Senior Financial Analyst CT (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

This Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for completing financial analysis relating to operational investment decisions.  Utilizes financial models to determine cost/benefits of specific items in proposed operating budgets.  Working with field operations, assists in developing Expense and Capital operating budgets which are derived from the Work Plan and performs analysis and reporting of Expense and Capital budget performance for the assigned areas.  Assists in the development of analysis for large and small operational projects as well as various ad hoc analyses.  Responsible for understanding the business issues and opportunities and working closely with Operations personnel to analyze the impact of certain events.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for producing monthly financial reports, annual budgets and monthly year - end forecast for the operation groups.
• Create or improve financial performance reporting including detailed analysis budget versus actual spending and forecast versus actual spending for Expense and Capital Projects.
• Review, analyze and assess project financials and identify anomalies and discrepancies and provide the findings to the management.
• Communicates results of and any issues with financial strategies including recommendations for course corrections to management.
• Prepares reports and presentations for all levels of management, including the Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepares financial projections for presentation to executive management.
• Provides information to management to ensure annual budgets and five-year forecasts are on target.
• Provides variance explanations on actuals versus budget of financials to management on a monthly basis.
• Works effectively with all levels of management in order to provide financial analysis and problem solves recommendations.
• Monitors capital projects to ensure they are in within compliance of threshold spending.
• Supports the development of rate case timelines and strategies as well as rate case proceedings.
• On call Emergency Response* assignment as necessary-Permanent only role

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial and economic methodologies and theories, as well as the ability to understand the fiscal impact of business decisions.
• Highly motivated with ability to take an assignment and progress independently and produce accurate work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be detailed oriented, problem solver with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, and other programs within the Microsoft Suite).
• `Preferable familiarity with accounting and reporting system like Power Plan and IBM Planning Analytics

Education:   

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred.                   

Experience:      

• Five (5) plus years related work involving extensive exposure to financial analysis or accounting 

#corpajd 

Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

Worker Type:

Number of Openings:

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor