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Analyst Financial Services 4

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Feb 11, 2025
Analyst Financial Services 4

Date: Feb 11, 2025

Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company:
CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!


Pay Grade

16*

Deadline to Apply: February 25, 2025

*qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level.

Position Summary

The Analyst Financial Services 4 for the Strategic Analysis & Implementation Department is responsible for conducting thorough financial analysis for new business opportunities, including acquisitions, prepaid purchase deals, and grants. This role involves creating and updating existing financial models and sharing results with senior leadership to demonstrate a clear understanding of the financial impacts of business opportunities. The Analyst 4 will also monitor economic trends and provides leadership with frequent updates on economic data and relevant market and industry news. Proficiency in using the company's technology platform for financial tracking and management reporting is essential, along with expertise in evaluating the economic viability of projects such as return on investment, net present value, IRR, etc. that are used during due diligence processes. Effective collaboration and communication across business units are crucial for success in this role. Additionally, the Analyst 4 assists in onboarding enterprise functions within Financial Services according to project schedules and contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that align with broader company goals. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience in financial modeling, and a solid understanding and / or interest in financial markets and industry trends.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Conduct detailed financial analysis for new business pursuits such as power plant acquisitions, prepaid purchase power deals, grants, and state or federal programs.

Prepares, analyzes and distributes various financial and statistical reports, to summarize financial impacts of business opportunities. Track economic news, participate in industry organizations (e.g., LPPC and APPA), and report on relevant market trends.

Updates department dashboards, including calculating ratios and graphing trends.

Works within financial objectives/budget set by management.

Monitors benchmarks and analyzes variances to those benchmarks.

Serves in an integral role to evaluate business cases from a financial lens.

Develops, maintains and updates Financial Services playbook on acquisitions.

Utilizes the SAP system for research, analysis and reporting.

Develops alternative solutions for decision-making which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints.

Collaborates effectively across all enterprise business units, ensuring clear communication of financial insights.

Communicates, both in writing and verbally, to all levels of CPS Energy and external parties on theory and concepts that impact the organization.

Supports process improvement initiatives in the areas of cost and margin enhancement, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness.

Reviews the current financial results of the organization and participants and understands the current monthly financial forecast (LE).

Develops and conducts training classes when necessary.

Provides a high degree of service to CPS Energy's internal customers by responding to financial and operating questions. Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Extensive experience as an accountant/analyst or in a related field.
Knowledge of accounting/analyst experience in a field supporting and providing financial and operational solutions.
Relative experiences in financial/project management for Operational Units.
Solid understanding of financial principles, financial statements and associated processes and tools.
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
Experience working with moderately complex data.
High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail, to include the ability to perform precise mathematical calculations.
Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to complete complex assignments.
Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.
Ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential information.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office.
Ability to identify alternative solutions for development of decision-making proposals, which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints.
This is highest level subject matter/technical expert and may include limited supervisory responsibilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or relevant Certification.
  • Extensive experience with financial and operational analytical support.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
  • Proficient in SAP, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion.
  • Relative experience in supporting the electric or gas utility industry.

Competencies
Demonstrating Initiative
Working with Ambiguity
Driving for Results
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Driving Continuous Improvement
Communicates Effectively
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field from an accredited university.
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and call duty work required.
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.





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