Spire · 22 hours ago
Lead, Financial Performance & Analytics
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSpire Inc. is seeking a forward-thinking Manager of Financial Performance & Analytics to lead enterprise-level financial performance analysis for the gas utility. This role provides strategic insight into margin drivers, revenue performance, and supports a wide range of cross-functional finance initiatives including forecasting and regulatory support.
Customer ServiceEnergyEnergy StorageFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementFuelOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Own and manage comprehensive financial performance analysis, including margin, revenue, and volumetric drivers
Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual performance versus budget, forecast, prior year, and regulatory expectations
Identify and explain financial variances related to weather, usage, pricing, timing, and operational factors
Monitor and assess weather normalization and decoupling mechanisms, including HDD/CDD assumptions and WNAR impacts
Lead forward-looking financial performance assessments, including full-year outlooks and multi-scenario analyses
Evaluate exposure and opportunity related to weather variability, demand changes, supply cost movements, and billing determinants
Integrate performance analytics into corporate forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans
Support rate case filings, regulatory reporting, and surveillance activities through detailed financial and margin analysis
Partner with Regulatory Affairs to evaluate revenue recovery, timing differences between billed and unbilled revenue, and compliance with approved tariffs and riders
Provide historical trend analysis and analytical support related to billing determinants and revenue decoupling mechanisms
Serve as a key finance liaison to Gas Supply, Accounting, Operations, and Regulatory teams
Collaborate with Gas Supply on understanding supply cost impacts, procurement strategies, and margin sensitivity
Partner with Accounting on revenue recognition, accruals, reconciliations, and financial close support
Lead ad hoc and strategic finance projects supporting executive leadership and enterprise initiatives
Develop financial models, dashboards, and standardized analytics to support decision-making
Identify process improvement opportunities, automation, and enhanced controls related to financial performance reporting
Prepare clear, concise, and executive-ready materials explaining financial performance and key drivers
Present analytical findings to senior leadership, regulatory stakeholders, and internal governance groups as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field of study
7 + years in finance, analytics, or performance management preferably with a regulated utility environment
Strong understanding of utility revenue models, margin drivers, weather impacts, and regulatory recovery mechanisms
Advanced analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting rate cases, regulatory filings, or weather normalization methodologies
Familiarity with gas supply economics, volumetric forecasting, and HDD/CDD analysis
Preferred
MBA or CPA
Previous supervisory experience of employees that have worked in analytical or technical roles
Previous experience within the regulated utility sector strongly preferred
Company
Spire
Spire is engaged to transform its business and pursue growth by growing its gas utility business.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.61B2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-02-05Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2021-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $160M
Leadership Team
Scott Doyle
President and Chief Executive Officer
Adam Woodard
Chief Financial Officer
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