Lead Financial Analyst, Strategic FP&A

American Water Co.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

American Water, a leading water utility, seeks a Lead Financial Analyst to develop strategic financial plans and provide insights driving business growth. You will partner with State Finance Leadership, Operations, and Regulatory Services to optimize forecasting and budgeting processes.

The role emphasizes complex modeling, governance of planning standards, and clear communication of financial results to both operations and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• Minimum 6-8 years of FP&A experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar financial software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support strategic financial planning.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and management reporting.
• Communicate financial insights to executives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

US GAAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/Accounting

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Hyperion

Oracle Financial Planning

Job description

American Water, a leading water utility, seeks a Lead Financial Analyst to develop strategic financial plans and provide insights driving business growth. You will partner with State Finance Leadership, Operations, and Regulatory Services to optimize forecasting and budgeting processes.

The role emphasizes complex modeling, governance of planning standards, and clear communication of financial results to both operations and executive leadership.