Blue Star Partners · 2 months ago
Senior Financial Analyst – Utilities O&M (Contract to Hire)
Merrillville, IN
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expBlue Star Partners is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with strong FP&A experience to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis within the utilities industry. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support efficient financial operations.
ConsultingE-LearningProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned utility O&M cost centers
Partner with business units and operational leaders to gather inputs and support cost management
Track actual vs. budgeted spend and provide monthly performance reporting with insights and recommendations
Support development of multi-year financial plans and O&M investment strategies
Prepare financial presentations and reports for executive leadership and planning committees
Develop driver-based models to support scenario planning and cost optimization
Identify process improvement opportunities in forecasting, tracking, and financial governance
Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects related to real estate, facility spend, and capital/O&M alignment
Qualification
Required
5–8+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, preferably in utilities, energy, or infrastructure
Hands-on experience with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) financial planning
Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience working with operational leaders, engineers, or real estate teams on cost control
Ability to explain financial insights to non-finance audiences and drive data-informed decisions
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
Preferred
Experience supporting real estate and facilities financial operations
Familiarity with utility industry regulations and cost recovery frameworks
Experience with capital vs. O&M allocation, lease accounting, or asset lifecycle management
Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations and collaborating across finance and operations
Company
Blue Star Partners
Blue Star Partners is a consulting company that provides leadership development, project management and organizing for innovation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jamal Baggett
Partner
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2025-06-30
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