Strategic Financial Analyst

Must be currently based in Denver, CO or Anchorage, AK only.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Analyst, Strategic Finance, will play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives and enhancement of financial operations, (areas including but not limited to capex forecasting, corporate development, business case analysis, and financial system reporting). This position requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain capital expenditure (capex) forecasts with project managers to ensure accuracy and timeline of cash flows
• Monitor consolidated project capex spending against budget and provide variance analysis to management
• Evaluate investment opportunities and develop financial models that support strong investment returns
• Conduct financial due diligence on one-off corporate opportunities and prepare investment memos.
• Investigate financial anomalies, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Respond quickly to ad hoc requests from management, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decisions
• Partner with departments to provide support, guidance, coordination, and process streamlining.
• Provide support for adhering to Operating and SOX Financial controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting standards
• Supports releases and roadmap planning for enhancements and initiatives.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent education, experience and training may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in financial or strategy position.

Technical:

• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information to stakeholders
• End user knowledge of complex ERPs, Workday is a plus.
• Highly organized.

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication Skills Written & Oral – Possesses ability to produce clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Self-Directed / Cross-Functional Leader – Possesses ability to perform in a self-directed manner, with moderate level of guidance and to collaborate with cross-functional teams, as necessary.
• Ethical - Demonstrates high ethical values and standards.
• Honesty / Integrity and Good Judgement – Demonstrates ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace while formulating sound decisions based on the available information.
• Lean Leadership – Actively grows and promotes lean process improvement within department and within the Company. Strive to eliminate all waste – that which does not bring value to the customer – through the use of Lean PI.
• Team Participation – Creates an environment that engenders a highly engaged workforce. Actively facilitates the growth and development of team members. Follows vision and strategy for the department and acts as a change catalyst when necessary.
• Customer Centricity - An attitude of customer as the key to success and keeping the customer's interests paramount.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.