Analyst II-Finance (Hybrid)

Location:

Denver, PA, US

Company: UGI Utilities, Inc

Remote Options: Partial Work From Home

UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company. The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day.

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
disability plans
401(k) matched savings plan
paid vacation
company stock purchase program
wellness programs
tuition reimbursement
paid parental leave
paid volunteer time
adoption assistance

Job Summary

Role is hybrid and will require woring in the Denver, PA office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The Analyst II – Finance is a business partner who develops a strong understanding of the Company business and presents risks, opportunities and recommendations to senior leaders. The analyst plays a key role in the Company’s financial resource planning and in analysis of actual results against the plan. The analyst will be responsible for preparation of accurate and timely budgets, forecasts and financial summaries, and for communicating variance drivers to Company leadership to support business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements for senior leadership, including operating reports which explain variances from budget and/or forecast. Meet with finance leadership to present information on the drivers of these variances and to consider and recommend actions which should be taken.
Prepare monthly financial variance analysis for Company business line leaders and discuss the results of analysis with these owners. Assist them in understanding variance drivers and collaborate with them regarding actions which can be taken in response to the results.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, including loading of such amounts into the Company’s Hyperion budgeting module. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the budgeting and forecasting process, allowing the Finance function to provide timely and accurate financial data to senior leaders to support their decision-making process.
Provide information for the Company’s base rate cases and create analyses and responses to inquiries from regulators in support the Company’s rate base claims.
Create and/or improve business analytics measurements and reports utilizing data to understand Company results and make recommendations for business improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, problem solving, accountability, business acumen and enthusiasm.
Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams, functions, and departments.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience with financial statement analysis, financial metrics and understanding of basic accounting principles.
Ability to independently manage workload and meet internal deadlines while maintaining high quality accurate outputs.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field.
MBA, CPA, CTP, or CMA a plus.
Hyperion Planning and/or SmartView experience a plus.

UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.