POSITION OVERVIEWUnder supervision of the Colstrip Business Lead, responsible for analytical, technical, financial and business process support for the Colstrip Power Plant and its customers and stakeholders. The position will assist with Owner relations, presentations of relevant budget materials, and plant operations’ materials. The financial analyst is someone who is naturally curious and focused on continuously improving their technical abilities and understanding of concepts.The financial analyst is responsible for running, maintaining and improving financial models and understanding said model’s outputs in order to produce high-quality business outputs. Financial analysts assess the clients' specifications, including budget limitations and timetables, ensuring that the project strategies meet the clients' expectations. They also identify complexities, as well as potential risks, and develop recommendations to mitigate delays and complications on project terms. The financial analyst creates comprehensive reports of their findings and suggestions, including their data analysis and other relevant information to improve business functions and maintain strong relationships with business partners.DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Prepares solutions to moderately complex customer questions and/or requests on the financial and business aspects of Colstrip Power Plant.</li><li>Works with business customers/stakeholders and O&amp;M / engineering staff to accurately translate business requirements into strategic financial and technical goals.</li><li>Builds knowledge of the organizational processes, customers and stakeholders and understands business processes in order to support the development/improvement of ongoing operations.</li><li>Assesses plant or support group budgets with the cooperation of plant management.  Devises, enters, monitors and supports full budget process for plant accounting and support groups. This includes monthly variance reports with supporting detail and suggestions on forecasting.</li><li>Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and makes use of knowledge of operational standards, guidelines and rules of practice, including any special project work required in support of the requested problem / resolution. Working with internal and external groups to accomplish adequate support of all projects and work to be done.</li><li>Interprets financial, project and plant data, budget and operational data and can discuss this with management and co-workers to assure the most accurate and efficient financial and business practices are in place.</li><li>Develops a high level knowledge of Plant Operations, Maintenance and Systems, with abroad understanding of how the Power Plant operates and supports continuous improvement</li></ul>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Finance</li><li>Proficiency in Financial Analysis Tools, MS Office, specifically Excel &amp; PowerPoint</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Proven financial modeling and data analytics experience.</li><li>Knowledge of corporate information systems and processes.</li><li>Dual Degree in Business Management/Finance/Accounting</li></ul>Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

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Susquehanna employees are some of the most highly skilled professionals in the industry and have a wide range of backgrounds that help them perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Our employees hone their skills through accredited training programs offered onsite and at industry workshops and conferences. Many employees are part of the plant&rsquo;s extensive emergency plan, either staffing positions for Susquehanna or volunteering at local emergency operation centers throughout the 10-mile radius surrounding the station. Most of our employees live in nearby communities and donate thousands of dollars to nonprofit organizations, including the United Way, as well as many other worthwhile community projects.
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Financial Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEWUnder supervision of the Colstrip Business Lead, responsible for analytical, technical, financial and business process support for the Colstrip Power Plant and its customers and stakeholders. The position will assist with Owner relations, presentations of relevant budget materials, and plant operations’ materials. The financial analyst is someone who is naturally curious and focused on continuously improving their technical abilities and understanding of concepts.The financial analyst is responsible for running, maintaining and improving financial models and understanding said model’s outputs in order to produce high-quality business outputs. Financial analysts assess the clients' specifications, including budget limitations and timetables, ensuring that the project strategies meet the clients' expectations. They also identify complexities, as well as potential risks, and develop recommendations to mitigate delays and complications on project terms. The financial analyst creates comprehensive reports of their findings and suggestions, including their data analysis and other relevant information to improve business functions and maintain strong relationships with business partners.DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Prepares solutions to moderately complex customer questions and/or requests on the financial and business aspects of Colstrip Power Plant.</li><li>Works with business customers/stakeholders and O&amp;M / engineering staff to accurately translate business requirements into strategic financial and technical goals.</li><li>Builds knowledge of the organizational processes, customers and stakeholders and understands business processes in order to support the development/improvement of ongoing operations.</li><li>Assesses plant or support group budgets with the cooperation of plant management. &nbsp;Devises, enters, monitors and supports full budget process for plant accounting and support groups. This includes monthly variance reports with supporting detail and suggestions on forecasting.</li><li>Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and makes use of knowledge of operational standards, guidelines and rules of practice, including any special project work required in support of the requested problem / resolution. Working with internal and external groups to accomplish adequate support of all projects and work to be done.</li><li>Interprets financial, project and plant data, budget and operational data and can discuss this with management and co-workers to assure the most accurate and efficient financial and business practices are in place.</li><li>Develops a high level knowledge of Plant Operations, Maintenance and Systems, with abroad understanding of how the Power Plant operates and supports continuous improvement</li></ul>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Finance</li><li>Proficiency in Financial Analysis Tools, MS Office, specifically Excel &amp; PowerPoint</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Proven financial modeling and data analytics experience.</li><li>Knowledge of corporate information systems and processes.</li><li>Dual Degree in Business Management/Finance/Accounting</li></ul>Note:&nbsp;You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to&nbsp;upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

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