Manager, Finance Business Partner FP&A

About the position

This position will play a pivotal role in driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making processes between Finance and the Engineering and Capital Programs department to ensure cross-business alignment. The position will lead a dynamic team providing guidance and support to ensure accounting and financial transactions are fully understood and correctly recorded within our financial systems for accurate and insightful reporting. This role requires a strong background in financial analysis, leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide mentorship, training, and development opportunities to team members.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Conduct in-depth financial modeling and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Provide insightful recommendations for improving financial results and cost efficiencies.
• Monitor and assess key performance indicators, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with the recovery of FEMA project expenditures and confirm they are compliant with the FEMA reimbursement process.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget variances and provide insights to optimize financial performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial analysis and reporting.
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports to communicate financial insights to leadership.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure financial compliance.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role with demonstrable leadership experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• FEMA disaster recovery knowledge and experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and completeness of data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Oracle’s ERP systems.
• Experience in regulated utility accounting preferred.
• Experience with Excel based reporting software (SmartView, GL Wand, Power BI, etc.) preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English with the ability to read, write and speak is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CFA or other designations would be considered a plus.

Benefits

• We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment.