Financial Analyst , II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Directly supports leadership in all financial matters to achieve the company's financial goals. Be able to research and communicate variances to plans of all financial aspects of operational outcomes. Be an integral member of cross function teams working to achieve successful company initiatives, including but not limited to rate review filings, compliance filings, tariff proposals, financial plan support, and data analysis and studies.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $66,950 - $100,500
Level II: $79,400 - $119,100
Senior: $93,150 - $139,900

Finance Manager

Golden, Colorado

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Assist in the preparation, support, and coordination of the analysis, and interpretation of financial forecasts, including budgets and strategic plans.
• Coordinate with others in the financial team with evaluating the accuracy of forecast vs. actual results and refine process to the point that it serves as an instrument of financial control in the close process and guides and supports business decisions.
• Assist in developing and maintain logical and flexible financial models that produce a full set of financial statements utilizing existing tools and software in an efficient manner.
• Interpretation of agreements, tariffs, regulations, whitepapers, procedural memos, and policies. Support the implementation of any changes.
• Understanding of how operational and financial decisions impact the financial statements, including impacts to rate making model, GAAP, FERC, SEC reporting and internal controls. Understands risk factors and mitigation of risk.
• Support and assist in the preparation, presentation, and reporting of information for internal decision-making and filings with the appropriate Commissions and/or regulatory body.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, regulators, commission staff, business associates, consultants, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and the ability to perform detailed and complex analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, project schedules and priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent user capabilities with MS Office software (proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI.) Experience working with database, financial and collaborative software tools (File Net, Sharepoint, Peoplesoft, Utilities International, etc.)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information.

• No experience required. Training provided.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or related field required.
• Proficient understanding of the utility operations, along with the regulatory/rate making process, and their accuracy/impact within financial planning. Proficient knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, including internal controls, and their impact within financial planning.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or related field required.
• Proficient understanding of the utility operations, along with the regulatory/rate making process, and their accuracy/impact within financial planning. Proficient knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, including internal controls, and their impact within financial planning.

• CPA, CMA, CFA Upon Hire
• Understanding of the utility operations, along with the regulatory/rate making process, and their accuracy/impact within financial planning. Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, including internal controls, and their impact within financial planning.
• Ability to accurately perform required tasks and meet deadlines while paying close attention to detail and understanding and considering the bigger picture.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work independently as well as with a team.
• An eagerness to learn and…