Financial Analyst II

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampirical Solutions LLC in Covington, LA is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support FP&A activities, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis. You will partner with engineering, procurement, project management and other functions to deliver actionable insights and drive financial performance.

The role focuses on enhancing FP&A processes, developing Vena reporting solutions, and leveraging AI-driven tools to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytical role.
• Desirable: 5+ years FP&A in energy or utilities; strong Excel, modeling and BI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, and long-range planning activities.
• Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support project-based financial analysis, including revenue, cost, and profitability tracking.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Vena reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial reporting through technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial strategies that drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Presentation

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Vena

ERP/Project accounting systems

Job description

This is an ON-SITE position at our HQ in Covington LA The Financial Analyst II is responsible for supporting financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and business performance monitoring. This role partners with operational leaders across engineering, procurement, project management, and other functional areas to provide actionable financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and improve financial performance. The Financial Analyst II will play a key role in enhancing FP&A processes, developing and maintaining Vena reporting solutions, and leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to improve reporting efficiency and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to process improvement initiatives within a growing organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, and long-range planning activities.
• Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support project-based financial analysis, including revenue, cost, and profitability tracking.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Vena reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial reporting through technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial strategies that drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience : Minimum 3 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical role

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis in related energy or utilities industry
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP/project accounting systems
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Vena, or other business intelligence/FP&A tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders