Strategic Financial Operations Analyst

northwesternenergy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst in Butte, MT. The role supports operating division accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using SAP and PowerPlan, acting as the primary Finance contact for the division.

Qualified candidates will have a four-year degree in Finance or Accounting with 3+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of budgeting processes and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Finance or Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with three or more years of related experience.
• Understanding of operating and capital budgeting processes, financial analysis techniques, financial reporting, and accounting principles
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong spreadsheet, word-processing, and computer application skills
• Ability to use technology to solve business problems
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Experience using SAP and PowerPlan is a plus (Get Into Energy certification is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis for the operating division
• Assist in developing the division's operating budget, capital budget, and forecasts
• Establish and maintain an effective system for analyzing the operating performance of work units
• Serve as the primary Finance contact for the operating division
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with division managers
• Use SAP for order and project creation, release, closeout, and financial reporting in accordance with established work processes and accounting requirements
• Provide monthly analysis of capital and operations and maintenance expenditures for operating areas
• Provide operational accounting setup and support through an understanding of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission guidelines and requirements
• Prepare accounting journal entries
• Process cash as necessary for work processes within operating divisions
• Support year-end accounting close activities
• Maintain the operating area construction work in progress ledger
• Perform billing functions related to damages, customer-requested relocations, Montana Department of Transportation work, advances, contributions in aid of construction, and other applicable items
• Perform other duties and functions as appropriate

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

PowerPlan

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst in Butte, MT. The role supports operating division accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using SAP and PowerPlan, acting as the primary Finance contact for the division.

Qualified candidates will have a four-year degree in Finance or Accounting with 3+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of budgeting processes and financial reporting.