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Charleston Water System · 5 hours ago

Senior Budget Analyst 26-024

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $122K/yr

4+ years exp

Charleston Water System is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to perform complex and detailed professional level analytical work relating to budget preparation and analysis. The role involves planning, organizing, and evaluating budgetary activities, as well as preparing reports and analyzing data to formulate forecasts and determine trends.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze corporate operations & maintenance, capital projects and equipment, and revenue budgets with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and other financial reports

Recommend & develop reports & analyses related to the impact of budgetary decisions

Assist with the development, coordination & preparation of the annual budget as defined in the Budget Plan

Performs administrative, accounting, financial and statistical support to aid in planning and directing the financial program

Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, as well as interprets related data from multiple sources

Prepare regular and technical financial studies and reports

Complete the Monthly Financial Reports and all associated supporting documentation

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly supplemental budget reports and schedules to maintain budget balances, analyze variances and reconcile to general ledger

Serve as back-up in the absence of the Budget Manager on routine matters

Assists and participates with the Executive Officers, bond counsel and bond underwriters in preparation of the revenue bond documents and presentations for the Commissioners, City Council and the rating agencies

Assist in development of methods for financial analysis by utility, forecasting revenues and expenditures

Participates in the implementation of the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), customer service computer systems and other ancillary software systems as it relates to financial reporting topics including detailed testing of new computer applications, and scheduled upgrades

Preparation and development of Users Guides & Tailored Procedure Documents (TPD).based on ERP and other software systems and processes

Works as an ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist Microsoft Dynamics 365 users in resolving issues with budgets & budget related transactions

Develops reports using Microsoft Dynamics 365’s Financial Reporter, Power Business Intelligence software or other analytical tools

Assist in preparation of supporting documentation for the rate analyses and annual updates using a utility Rate Model for financial planning, forecasts & rate studies

Performs analytical studies as required to study the financial and economic implications of varied business strategies using financial models, interprets results and advises management

Financial research and development which may include benchmarking and best practice

Develop, maintain and writes or revises policies and procedures as it relates to budgeting processes

Provides financial technical assistance and troubleshooting to internal departments

Interacts with company leaders and Management to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Maintaining confidentiality of specific data, reports and information is required

Conformance to Corporate Budget Policy

Works on special projects as assigned

Regular attendance is required

Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

ERP softwareMicrosoft Dynamics 365Financial analysisPower BIBudget developmentGAAP knowledgeAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

B. S. degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Accounting or Finance and four (4) years' experience, preferable in the utility industry with budgeting experience or a combination of education and experience in Accounting/Finance to equal ten (10) years

Experience with ERP financial software systems including the use of Microsoft's Power Business Intelligence (Power BI) software or other analytical reporting tools

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, rate model software, and statistical software

Strong understanding of GAAP, GASB and finance concepts

Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development, and financial accounting and reporting

Knowledge of utility accounting practices

Knowledge of Project Cost Accounting and cost funding procedures

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Advanced personal computer skills with proficiency to effectively produce complex reports, charts, spreadsheets, and related documents

Knowledge of and strong background in problem solving, using financial theories, mathematics and formulas

Detail-oriented; strong organizational, interpersonal, professional and communication skills

Strong time management skills to meet all budget and financial deadlines

Must be able to interact effectively within a team environment

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms