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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 2 months ago

Budget and Forecasting Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $135K/yr

8+ years exp

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative dedicated to delivering reliable and affordable energy services. The Senior Budget and Forecasting Analyst is responsible for leading forecasting and budgeting initiatives, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring alignment between forecasts and organizational strategy.

Natural Resources

Responsibilities

Lead the development and refinement of financial forecasts, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow projections

Design, enhance, and maintain forecasting models and tools

Facilitate monthly reporting processes, including variance analysis

Compile, organize and communicate results for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and presentations

Drive quality assurance on data inputs and outputs

Maintain and enhance documentation and procedures for the forecasting systems

Drive process improvements

Lead information gathering sessions with cross-functional teams to ensure forecast data integrity

Perform trend analysis to inform forecasting assumptions

Maintain the FERC chart of accounts within the forecasting system

Process, analyze, and validate forecasting application inputs and outputs

Facilitate monthly meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss forecast adjustments

Participate in monthly informational meetings and prepare summaries for management

Support budget manager with budgeting and forecasting duties, including assistance with data compilation, analysis, and present findings to senior management

Lead forecasting application troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement projects

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, providing a culture of continuous learning and analytical excellence

Participate in ad hoc analytical requests and special projects as assigned

Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job

Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job

Qualification

Financial forecastingBudgetingFinancial modelingOracle forecasting productsAccounting principlesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

BS/BA Accounting, Finance, Economics, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education

Working knowledge of computers, computerized accounting systems, forecasting tools, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and other software

General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written

Ability to effectively organize and manage meetings

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy in a timely manner

Must be very well organized and able to manage time effectively in a deadline driven environment

Eight (8) + years of progressive related progressive experience in corporate budgeting, long term financial forecasting, and/or financial modeling

Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all the essential functions of the position

Willingness to work overtime as required

Willingness to travel as required