Sr Analyst-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

The Sr. Analyst - Finance is a business partner who develops a strong understanding of the Company business and presents risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leaders. The Senior Analyst independently collects and analyzes key data to support the Company’s strategic decision making. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for preparation, analysis and presentation of budgets, forecasts, and financial summaries, and for identifying and communicating variance drivers to Company leadership to support business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Utilize the Company’s strategic financing model software to prepare forecasting for the utilities business and analyze the results of the models. Present the results of these models to finance leadership and identify and recommend suggested actions which should be taken as a result.
Lead the finance team in analyzing financial results and investigating key variance drivers. Meet with senior management to present the results and recommend actions which should be taken.
Lead the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts. Make recommendations to management regarding budget assumptions. Collaborate with business line leaders on the refinement of their budget requests and consider the appropriateness of the supporting documentation. Prepare summarized information and present to senior management on budgets and forecasts 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.
Develop and measure financial KPIs. Use data analytics to investigate and understand key business drivers, leading to recommendations for business improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced 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 5 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.