Analyst I, Financial Planning & Analysis

Spire; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spire Inc. is seeking an Analyst I in Financial Planning & Analysis to support budgeting, forecasting and executive-level decision making. You will help develop dashboards, metrics, and schedules, serving as the finance representative on cross-functional strategic projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and presenting results to business unit leaders. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 1+ years of planning experience are required; MBA is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or similar business discipline.
• MBA preferred; 1+ years of planning or analytical experience.
• Experience with Oracle/OBIEE/Hyperion reporting is strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate annual budgeting and monthly forecasting for corporate reporting departments.
• Prepare and present monthly expense and capital reports to leadership.
• Manage corporate forecasting to align spend with future expectations.
• Support monthly business reviews and strategic direction meetings.
• Assist in developing presentations for the Executive Council and Board.
• Help develop and evaluate key performance metrics and objectives.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Tools

Oracle

OBIEE

Hyperion

Jobbeschreibung

Analyst I, Financial Planning & Analysis

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Saint Louis, MO, US, 63101

Company: Spire Inc.

Job Req ID: 11819

Job Location: St Louis

Job Segment: ERP, Financial Analyst, Quality Assurance, Database, Oracle, Technology, Finance

Summary

Support the department with broad responsibilities for financial planning, forecasting, business unit and project support for the executive group. Support corporate-wide business planning and performance monitoring processes, including ensuring appropriate integration and support exists between processes and areas, including development of appropriate dashboards, metrics and schedules as requested. Serve as the Finance representative on cross functional strategic projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for allotted corporate reporting departments and assure that plans are integrated, consistent and supportive of the Company's overall strategic direction
• Manage allotted corporate department reporting processes, including collection, analysis, preparation, distribution and presentation of monthly expense and capital reports to business unit presidents and department heads
• Manage corporate department forecasting process to ensure all impacted parties are informed of spend variances and aligned on future expectations
• Provide necessary support for the preparation and facilitation of the Company's monthly business reviews and strategic direction meetings
• Assist in the development of presentations to the Executive Council and the Board of Directors, as needed
• Assist in the development and evaluation of key performance metrics and objectives
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies that positively impact bottom-line results and cash flow
• Support the identification, analysis, and assessment of various projects for business units and Executive Council as required for additional sustained corporate growth. Oversee the development of business cases by gathering and assessing background and research data; supporting economic, financial, and performance analysis; providing quality assurance, due diligence and review support as appropriate
• Support the development, implementation, and upgrade of systems and processes to support business planning, forecasting and reporting processes

Essential Characteristics

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communication, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives
• Recognize problems and respond, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, understand consequences of decisions, seek input from others
• Ability to make difficult decisions and effectively communicate those decisions to others
• Ability to set challenging and productive objectives and effectively monitor performance to consistently meet or surpass objectives
• Ability to work semi-independently and manage time effectively to meet individual objectives and deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar business discipline
• Master's degree in Business Administration (or similar) preferred
• 1+ years of relevant planning and/or analytical experience (e.g., working as a planning, financial or budget analyst)
• Experience with developing Oracle/OBIEE/Hyperion based management reporting strongly preferred
• Experience must extend beyond accounting and financial reporting of historical results

  Required knowledge, skill and abilities

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint preferred
  • Strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, and a commitment to diverse work environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people

  Physical demands, environment and schedule

  • Shared office work environment
  • Hybrid work schedule (three days in office, two days remote)
  • Overtime as needed
  • Travel unlikely, but possible

  Company Overview

  We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

  And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

  • Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
  • Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
  • Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

  By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are affirmatively Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.