Senior Financial Analyst

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• Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
• About American Water American Water (NYSE : AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _ Primary Role _ This position supports the Corporate financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for American Water. This role is a key strategic partner in driving growth for the organization through the use of and interpretation of appropriate financial models. Responsible for supporting the business planning and reforecasting process through financial analysis, ratio analysis, and operational metric interpretation. This role also requires extensive collaboration with operational and functional business partners and functions as a liaison with line of business leaders on financial matters. Important Information Posted range is $68,640-114,660 The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and / or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Key Accountabilities
• Participate in budgeting and reforecasting processes and analysis of financial risk.
• Collaborate with operational and financial business partners to develop budget assumptions and pertinent supporting schedules.
• Participate in monthly and annual financial reporting activities including management reporting, analysis, variance commentary and overall financial performance analysis.
• Collaborate with business to understand key business drivers and operational metrics and deliver effective analysis of results.
• Provide analytical support to all levels of management including performance of the company’s annual and long-term performance plans and ad-hoc reporting.
• Other special projects and ad hoc assignments. _ Knowledge / Skills _
• Strong financial analysis and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on communication and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within finance and with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• SAP and Oracle Planning experience preferred. _ Experience / Education _
• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree or CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting / financial related experience required.
• Regulated utility experience preferred, but not required. _ Travel Requirements _
• Less than 5%
• Active State Driver's License required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report. Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates
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• American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.