Senior Financial Analyst - Hybrid | Budgeting & Modeling Lead

American Water; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for designated state operations. You will analyze performance, develop budgets, and work with partners across the organization to drive value.

The role requires solid accounting/finance background, strong Excel and modeling skills, and 5 years of related experience, with preference for regulated utility exposure. Hybrid schedule: three days in office, two remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a closely related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred.
• 5 years of accounting/financial experience; regulated utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, ratio analysis, and modeling for state(s) and/or line of business.
• Collaborate with business partners to develop budgets and reforecasting assumptions.
• Assist with regulatory filings, data requests, SOX controls, and ad hoc analyses.
• Provide analytical support to management and generate monthly/quarterly/annual results.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Hyperion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business

Advanced degree or CPA/CMA/CFA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

American Water in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for designated state operations. You will analyze performance, develop budgets, and work with partners across the organization to drive value.

The role requires solid accounting/finance background, strong Excel and modeling skills, and 5 years of related experience, with preference for regulated utility exposure. Hybrid schedule: three days in office, two remote.