Operations Analyst

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth

Team atmosphere

Annual bonus

Wellness initiatives

401k and benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Newark, DE is seeking an Operations Analyst to support the PMO and project delivery teams through capital planning, forecasting, reporting, and data governance. You will maintain accurate project information and prepare management reports to inform decision making.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 2+ years of analytics or project controls experience. You will collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Procurement and Project Management to produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of analytical, project controls, project management, finance, accounting, or business operations experience.
• Valid driver's license if required by business unit or location.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• Financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and capital project financial administration.
• Project controls, schedule reporting, cost reporting, variance monitoring, and change management support.
• Recurring and ad hoc reporting, dashboard maintenance, trend analysis, KPI tracking, and data visualization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred.
• Data management, data validation, quality control, and accurate system recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain capital project work orders and ensure project data accuracy within financial and project systems.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting, schedule reporting, cost reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Assist Project Managers with variance identification, change management, project authorization, and related project controls activities.
• Produce recurring project and portfolio reports, dashboards, ad hoc analyses, trend analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Collect, validate, maintain, and organize project performance information, documentation, records, and action item tracking.
• Support project review meetings, governance activities, reporting enhancements, process improvements, and implementation of new tools and workflows.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and other project delivery stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Operations Analyst

Hybrid within commutable distance to Debary, FL, Yulee, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, Newark, DE, or Dover, DE

Your role in our success will be...

The Operations Analyst supports the Project Management Office (PMO) and project delivery teams through capital planning, reporting, data analysis, project governance, and financial administration activities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project information, preparing management reports, supporting forecasting efforts, and ensuring project data integrity across systems and reporting platforms.

What makes us great...

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you'll be working on...

• Create and maintain capital project work orders and ensure project data accuracy within financial and project systems.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting, schedule reporting, cost reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Assist Project Managers with variance identification, change management, project authorization, and related project controls activities.
• Produce recurring project and portfolio reports, dashboards, ad hoc analyses, trend analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Collect, validate, maintain, and organize project performance information, documentation, records, and action item tracking.
• Support project review meetings, governance activities, reporting enhancements, process improvements, and implementation of new tools and workflows.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and other project delivery stakeholders.

Who you are...

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of analytical, project controls, project management, finance, accounting, or business operations experience.
• Valid driver's license, if required by business unit or location
• Power BI experience preferred
• Financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and capital project financial administration.
• Project controls, schedule reporting, cost reporting, variance monitoring, and change management support.
• Recurring and ad hoc reporting, dashboard maintenance, trend analysis, KPI tracking, and data visualization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred.
• Data management, data validation, quality control, and accurate system recordkeeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management teams.
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to support multiple priorities.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].

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