Senior Planning/Finance Analyst (Portland, Oregon) #110717

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Conduct analysis and develop business financial reports and projections through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Activities include, but are not limited to, development and maintenance of financial models, development and analyses of forecast/budget data and schedules, and financial performance reporting.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial results variance analyses to budget.
  • Assist with preparation, documentation and submission of monthly forecasts, including gathering data and analysis of related income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet movements.
  • Prepare internal documentation and memos summarizing financial results and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with business unit partners on summarization of capital financial results and forecasts to report financial and operational performance variances against target including trend analysis and interpretation of movements in key performance indicators.
  • Assist in activities related to the Company’s capital asset accounting including preparation of journal entries and accruals, review of construction overhead activities, and direct activities related to asset specific internal controls.
  • Develop and prepare ad hoc financial analyses and written reports as requested.
  • Assist with development of the annual business plan; including business unit coordination, data verification and completeness for assigned sections and summarization of analysis and related information for effective presentation.
  • Assist in response to data requests from auditors, regulation, and other ad hoc assignments.
  • Support the preparation of customer billings for construction activities.
  • Track maintenance and capital work for settlement on joint-owner assets.
  • Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, business processes, and contract activities.
  • Assist in the management of transmission contracts and agreements and ensure proper financial reporting.
  • Research and analyze customer usage data and address and resolve data problems for accurate customer billing.
  • Prepare and review monthly billing involving complex spreadsheets.
  • Assist in resolving customer issues and disputes as they arise.

Requirements for this position include the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of five years of experience with financial analysis and modeling, including cash flow and balance sheet modeling.
  • Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Experience in business planning and forecasting, with knowledge of related concepts, practices and techniques.
  • Ability to analyze complex transactions, their accounting treatment and financial statement implications.
  • Proficient with personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation applications to gather, analyze, model and present information.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
  • Ability to work with all organizational levels, and to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.

Preferences:

  • Advanced degree and/or CPA designation.
  • General understanding of utility economics and accounting.
  • Regulated utility industry experience.

Additional Information

Req Id: 110717
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $85,500 – $100,600
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

Job Category
Data and Analytics
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 85,500.00 - 100,600.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Portland
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Pacifi
JOB SOURCE
https://careers.pacificorp.com/job/PORTLAND-Senior-PlanningFinance-Analyst-%2528Portland%252C-Oregon%2529-110717-OR-97232/1045049800/