Financial Planning & Business Support Analyst

Basic Purpose
Performs analyses in support of business unit goals and initiatives.  Provides support to business units in the development and reporting of budgets, forecasts, investments and other related processes.  Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations.  

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides analytical support to business units in the development and reporting of budgets, forecasts, investments and other related processes and initiatives.

Conducts variance analysis.

Ensures accurate forecasting and internal reporting of Operations and Maintenances and capital budgets.

Provides timely insight on potential risks and opportunities.

Assists in the development of short and long-term business plans in support of the corporate strategic plan.

Participates proactively within the performance improvement culture by identifying and/or reporting performance and productivity metrics and participating in process improvement teams and benchmarking initiatives.

Ensures compliance with established company policies, procedures and regulations including SOX.

Provides analytical support for all regulatory filings.  Conducts ad hoc analyses and prepares reports and exhibits as needed.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited school and 4-6 years of related experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated technical knowledge of financial analysis and processes. Demonstrated skills in working with managers throughout the company in analyzing financial situations. Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships. Demonstrated planning, time management, communication, decision making, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment.  No special physical demands required. 

NOTE:
Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.