Financial Analyst

Overview

Cordoba is a leading engineering and program management firm. We have an upcoming role for a Financial Analyst to join our Energy-Gas sector. The responsibilities include performing financial analysis, supporting regulatory proceedings, preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets and forecasts, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making within gas utility projects and operations. The qualified candidate should be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and effectively communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Support regulatory proceedings through data gathering, validation, quality control, and financial analysis.
• Develop testimony support materials, workpapers, exhibits, and financial documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile financial information from multiple data sources and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with project managers, sector leaders, accounting teams, and operations personnel to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Create dashboards, financial models, and analytical reports to support monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support SAP-related activities, including financial reporting, data analysis, project cost tracking, and system maintenance requests.
• Assist with cost allocation analyses, funding reviews, internal controls, and other utility financial compliance requirements.
• Perform other financial analysis and reporting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, regulatory support, or a related financial role
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using SAP
• Advanced proficiency using Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Modeling, Dashboards, Charts/Graphs) and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility, energy, or gas industry financial operations preferred
• Experience supporting regulatory proceedings, rate cases, or regulatory reporting preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost allocation methodologies, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Ability to identify issues, develop recommendations, and implement effective solutions
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to diverse audiences
• Proactive self-starter with a results-oriented mindset and the capability to assume additional responsibilities

Pay Range: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid 3-4 days per week in the Los Angeles, CA office

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Our Company

Cordoba, Making a Difference
Cordoba is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being
Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.
For inquiries or accommodation, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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