Opportunity Summary

The Business Analyst is a key contributor role that requires a hands-on analytical professional to interpret and transform data into business reporting. This role requires an individual who can anticipate and act in a very fast-paced environment.

Here's a look at some of the work you'll be performing:

• Prepare short and long range financial / cash models, monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze causes of unexpected variances
• Support the development of recommendations, execution, project management plans for strategic initiatives
• Perform financial analyses to support the evaluation of strategic options, including financial outlook, NPV, and scenario/sensitivity analysis as well as track / report aims achieved
• Prepare and distribute cycle reports including management discussion comments and variance analysis
• Analyze industry, competitor, and customer dynamics and trends (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitive landscape mapping,) to generate insights
• Ability to extract ad-hoc financial information from multiple systems/sources and present the results in a manner meaningful to the end user
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups and external stakeholders as required

Working Relationships

This position reports to the Corporate Strategy Manager. Provides guidance and support to the Finance Department. Works closely with corporate groups.

Compensation

The initial compensation range is $90K - 110K.

Why you’re the perfect addition to our Team (about you):

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to build models
• Effective communication skills and ability to build relationships at various levels within the organization
• Able to organize and prioritize demands, handle complex tasks, set, and meet deadlines, follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
• A resilient ‘can-do’ approach to work is crucial to be successful in this role
• Highly self-motivated and pro-active problem solver
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to job at hand
• Excellent critical thinking, Experience in developing performance measurement frameworks
• Experience with large data, complex workbooks, financial / decision support models and ability to decipher trends
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptable to an evolving organization

Additional experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business or Accounting
• MBA or Professional Designation (CFA, CPA, CMA) preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a business analyst
• Strong knowledge of building financial models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This is a full-time position that requires 40 working hours a week. Additional time may be required during heavy workloads or to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as well as handle long periods of screen time.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment drug screening.

Performance

When it comes to our customers, NAES employees take ownership to perform at the highest standard. We also care about our co-workers and know they deserve the same respect. Our goal is to exceed the needs of our customers with absolute integrity.

About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Business Analyst 3-5 years

Education

• Bachelors or better in Finance or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

• CPA Cert Public Acct

Skills

• Accounting
• Analytical
• Business Analytics
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Problem Solving
• Verbal and Written Communications

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group