Utility Finance Analyst: Budgets, Forecasts & Rates

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking candidates for a civil service examination analyst role. The position involves evaluating financial, statistical and engineering data related to enterprise fund systems and utility budgets, with emphasis on forecasting and modeling.

The analyst will consult with departmental staff, consultants and government officials to discuss budgets, rates and legislation, under guidance from senior supervisors.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience conducting general statistical analysis and research for costing and pricing purposes for a large commercial, industrial or service organization.
• Bachelor's degree program with major coursework in statistics, business administration, accounting, mathematics, engineering, finance or economics; master's may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conferring with departmental personnel, consultants and government officials to discuss utility budgets, rates and legislation.
• Developing and preparing long-range forecasts, revenue estimates and expenditure trends.
• Creating computer financial models and conducting economic analyses for enterprise fund systems and related operations.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Financial analysis

Pricing analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, business, accounting, economics, finance, or related field

Job description

The City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking candidates for a civil service examination analyst role. The position involves evaluating financial, statistical and engineering data related to enterprise fund systems and utility budgets, with emphasis on forecasting and modeling.

The analyst will consult with departmental staff, consultants and government officials to discuss budgets, rates and legislation, under guidance from senior supervisors.