Financial Analyst, Utility Rates

Burgess & Niple; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Financial Analyst, Utility Rates, to analyze and plan for solid waste, water, and wastewater use and related billing rates. You will work with project managers and clients to provide data-driven insights for revenue projections, maintaining rigorous data quality and defensible deliverables.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and thrive in collaborative environments, taking ownership of their work while supporting multiple rate-design and financial-sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business) or related field.
• 2–5 years of post-graduate, directly related experience.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel and Word skills; familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, data organization, and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Support solid waste, water, and wastewater cost-of-service, rate study, financial planning, and feasibility projects.
• Compile, review, and validate financial, operational, customer, and billing data from municipalities, authorities, haulers, and facility operators.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based models for financial forecasting, revenue requirements, cost allocation, rate design, benchmarking, bill impacts, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare tables, charts, exhibits, dashboards, technical memoranda, reports, and presentation materials.
• Research municipal codes, budgets, fee schedules, contracts, public records, council agendas, plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Support client data requests, meeting preparation, interview notes, project schedules, and documentation of assumptions.
• Assist with evaluation of existing rates, rate structures, cost recovery, ratepayer equity, affordability, and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Coordinate with clients, internal project managers, engineers, planners, and technical staff to support accurate and defensible deliverables.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word

AI tools usage

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business) or relevant degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

AI tools (research/QA)

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our team as a Financial Analyst, Utility Rates and play a key role on projects analyzing and planning for solid waste, water, and wastewater use and associated billing rates. You'll work closely with internal project managers and our clients to provide data driven information and insights leading to accurate revenue projections. This is an ideal role for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes ownership of their work.

What You’ll Do

• Support solid waste, water, and wastewater cost-of-service, rate study, financial planning, and feasibility projects.
• Compile, review, and validate financial, operational, customer, and billing data from municipalities, authorities, haulers, and facility operators.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based models for financial forecasting, revenue requirements, cost allocation, rate design, benchmarking, bill impacts, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare tables, charts, exhibits, dashboards, technical memoranda, reports, and presentation materials.
• Research municipal codes, budgets, fee schedules, contracts, public records, council agendas, plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Support client data requests, meeting preparation, interview notes, project schedules, and documentation of assumptions.
• Assist with evaluation of existing rates, rate structures, cost recovery, ratepayer equity, affordability, and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Coordinate with clients, internal project managers, engineers, planners, and technical staff to support accurate and defensible deliverables.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business) or relevant degree
• 2 – 5 years of directly related post‑graduate experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, data organization, and QA/QC
• Adaptable and self‑motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.