Job Description

The Financial Analyst I supports the Treasury & Planning department with the following duties: analyze current and past financial data and performance; prepare financial reports and projections; assist with preparation of long-term financial modeling and forecast of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows; evaluate capital expenditures and depreciation; provide investment, leasing and breakeven analysis; analyze trends in financial performance and provides recommendations for improvement; other ad hoc financial modeling and forecasting.

Essential Functions

• Assist and perform financial and budgeting activities, which include, but are not limited to:
  • Collecting from various department’s subject matter experts and/or developing modeling assumptions,
  • Validating assumptions and inputs used in the models, including capital expenditure projections and other expenses,
  • Maintaining documentation and organization of model assumptions along with approval and sign-off by management,
  • Proofing results for reasonableness, expected output, and consistency,
  • Performing comparison, variance, and trend analysis on various business cases, assumption sensitivity scenarios, and regulatory impacts,
  • Assist with preparation of Board presentations and material,
  • Performing alternative evaluation studies in support of major project initiatives and regulatory changes,
  • Clearly present and communicate results to leadership and other team members
• Assist in implementing policies, procedures and internal controls, ad hoc reporting and other administrative duties,
• Responsible for the daily trade monitoring, verification process between the front office systems and operations systems including but not limited to the investigation, escalation, and resolution of exceptions,
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports, which include, but are not limited to:
  • Management performance reports, investment account reports
  • Credit monitoring/reporting on vendors and key credit suppliers
  • Benchmarking reports
  • Various other cost reports as needed
• Maintain documentation and records of financial transactions and monitor compliance with covenants, terms and conditions

• Perform other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

• NERC Compliance Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business equivalent. Training in financial management or an advanced accounting or finance degree is desirable. Electrical utility or related industries experience preferred.

Core Competencies Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

Technical Competencies/Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Budgets and reporting
• Financial analysis, planning & forecasting
• Utility ratemaking principles
• Enterprise management, planning and control systems
• GAAP, RUS, and FERC accounting standards
• Industry benchmarking
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Soft Competencies/Skills

• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Analytical
• Planning and organizing
• Problem analysis & diagnostic information gathering
• Attention to detail
• Coordination / team collaboration
• Strategic thinking

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.

“ Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”