Senior Financial Analyst

Position: Senior Financial Analyst Location: New York, NY 10003 Duration: 6 Month contract with possible extension Pay Rate: $45/hr - $48/hr (depending on experience) Job Description: • The position will be Hybrid, 2 days a week and on Wed every other week (3 days).
• The Clean Energy Senior Financial Analyst will support the energy efficiency programs by developing annual budgets, reviewing monthly forecasts, and performing variance analysis.
• Through sound financial analysis, this position will support key decision making within the energy efficiency and demand management programs and provide a financial perspective around program results.
• The candidate must have the required educational background and relevant work experience to succeed in a dynamic environment and achieve results-oriented program goals.
• Successful candidates will be effective at prioritizing work and communicating results.
The position requires interaction with all levels of management and building consensus among different functional groups.
• Ensure allocations for invoice payments are accurate and complete.
• Responsible for developing financial reporting metrics and creating a financial dashboard to report on the financial progress of the energy efficiency programs.
• Must ensure month-end closing is completed timely including partnering with Corporate Accounting to verify program balances for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor and track the progress and financial performance of the energy efficiency programs • Communicate the results to all levels of management and propose suggestions for improvement to program managers.
• Assist in the planning and development of the department's O&M budget, capital budget, and hiring plan in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Monitor and track actual results against budgets and hiring plan.
• Assist with developing annual department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Monitor KPI progress monthly and ensure results are reported timely and accurately.
• Responsible for supporting rate case process including analyzing program change funding requests, preparation of white papers, exhibits and testimony.
• Develop internal control procedures and conduct reviews to monitor compliance with department and company procedures; communicate results and make recommendations to Section Manager as appropriate.
• Manage projects to improve planning, analysis, and reporting; drive continuous improvements to improve financial reporting.
Job Requirement: • Experience in internal controls, month-end close, financial analysis, and forecasting in the accounting/finance function.
• Successful track record of compiling and diving into wide range of data to categorize, analyze, and visualize for reporting.
• Proven analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
Required • Well organized, strong attention to detail, ability to see the big picture and execute the strategic plan.
Required • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, effective at prioritizing work and accountable.
Required • Proficiency in MS Office.
Required • Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
Preferred • Advanced skills in Excel required (pivots, v-lookups) Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $45.
00 - $48.
00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person