March 29, 2024
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Business Analyst II, Senior or Lead

Organization:
Southwest Energy Solutions
Region:
United States, Arizona, Tucson
End of contest:
January 23, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Business analyst
Description
Description

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. UNS Energy Corporation’s public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona. For more information about UNS Energy Corporation, visit www.uns.com.

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 414,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We’re evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professionals values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration.

In return, TEP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Business Analyst ll - Lead.  The successful candidate provides financial analysis and business services by assisting operating personnel in the preparation of objective analysis of Capital and Operating and Maintenance (O&M) budgets and performance reports.  Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all budget databases and reporting systems and training staff on the use of those systems.  Develops the long term planning process, manages the process within the individual business units and presents to management the Long Term O&M Plan for the organization. Develops and manages the re-projection process within the various business units, and prepares budget variance analysis and budget re-projections to update the financial forecast.  Develops, maintains and distributes reports and performance indicators that combine financial and non-financial information.  Adds value and builds capacity within the organization in a partnership/advisory capacity by providing financial services and training that facilitate management's business decision making process.  Provides effective and clear communications with management, peers and all areas supporting business evaluation.  Ensure proper documentation in support of business decisions.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

  • Collects and presents capital and O&M budget information.
  • Uses budgeting databases and reporting systems to ensure that all budget information is submitted: (1) accurately, (2) completely, and (3) by set deadline.  Assists in ensuring that the entire budget process is adhered to by the Company
  • Develops and manages the budget variance process.
  • Analyzes and prepares budget variance reports for management and business units.
  • Develops and manages the budget re-projection process.
  • Works closely with client area(s) to determine changes in future spending and allocations to update the financial forecast.
  • Facilitates management review and approval of budget information.
  • Assists operating areas in communicating budget information to management by performing analyses of budget information, preparing reports and presentations for management.
  • Conducts investigation and analysis of operational and organizational, business and financial problems, issues, and projects.
  • Assists operating management in translating financial feedback to operating unit strategies and activities.
  • Designs and prepares performance reports to perform analyses, interprets data for operating plan development, performance measurement assistance, resource allocation and performance analysis. Translates financial information to usable formats.
  • Develops and presents budget training programs.
  • Ensures that Company personnel receive education, guidance and direction in the preparation and approval of departmental budgets that support strategic corporate objectives.
  • Assists in development of performance and incentive goals for Functional Groups; tracks and reports on goals to management.
  • Acts as internal partner, giving advice and counsel to executive management in areas of expertise.
  • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Senior Position-Related Responsibilities:

  • Recommends enhancement of database, control and analytical systems capabilities to our internal customers.
  • Enhances system capabilities to efficiently meet management’s information and decision support requirements.
  • Develops and recommends allocation methodologies and implements allocation systems for use in rate case preparation and inter-company charges.
  • Recommends and analyzes capitalization of A&G support with various accounting groups to maximize net income through documented methodologies.
  • Develops programs and trains operating and administrative staff in financial concepts to ensure business literacy.
  • Adapts Budget Management System to closely reflect regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in the preparation of regulatory compliance reports including Form 10-K statements and related notes.
  • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Lead Position-Related Responsibilities:

  • Leads investigation and analysis of complex operational and organizational, business and financial problems, issues, and projects.
  • Help identify business problems in the operating areas of the Company. Provide analytical assistance in response to the problems by identifying solutions, performing analyses and interpreting data as directed by the operating areas, including: cost/benefit analyses, investment decision-making tools, cash flow studies and cost accounting. Assists the operating areas to manage their business by providing consistent financial information and direction.  Investigates processes and procedures, and provides financial educational efforts as required by the operating areas.
  • Provides technical leadership, training, and guidance to less experienced Team members and exhibit leadership qualities to department and corporation.
  • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Business Analyst ll:  

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Demonstrated leadership and innovative skills.
  • Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including Excel, database modeling, Microsoft Word, presentation software including Microsoft graphics (Excel and Word) and Power Point, and the Oracle Financial suite of software.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management and workforce.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Administration with or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  
  • Excellent presentation skills.  
  • Project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines for complex projects, with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.  
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements.  
  • General understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines.

Senior Analyst: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Qualifications for Business Analyst ll plus: Three years of experience in a Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting position.  
  • Demonstrate analytical and innovation skills with supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines for complex projects, with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Lead Analyst:  

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Qualifications for Business Analyst Senior plus:  Six years of experience in a Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting position.  
  • Superior project management abilities, including the ability to lead, prioritize and meet deadlines for complex projects, with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Advanced degree preferred. Superior analytical and innovation skills with minimal supervision.

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Contact

Southwest Energy Solutions

3901 E Irvington Rd

Tucson

Arizona United States

www.swenergysolutions.com


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