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Finance & Business Operations Financial Analyst I

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Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Finance & Business Operations Financial Analyst I - Participates in a variety of financial analysis projects or functions including budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Gather and review data, update financial and business operations models and applications, analyze and report results.

• Assists or conducts a variety of basic financial analysis projects or functions.

• Responsibilities may include budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis.

• Prepares routine reports of findings and recommendations to more senior financial analysts or appropriate Manager.

• Assists in financial and operational decision support and business planning projects with regular supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field

• AND one (1) year prior directly related experience

• Basic knowledge of finance or economic analysis & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP).

• Good research and effective communication. Good word processing and spreadsheet skills.

  Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree preferred.

• Working knowledge of related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools (i.e. Cognos, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Maximo, supply chain and inventory systems).

• Directly related experience in the utility or energy services industry.

• Travel may be required.

Major Accountabilities

• Performs basic corporate financial tasks such as budgeting, accruals, variance analysis, and short and long-term forecasting for the business, working under direct supervision.

• Supports the monthly finance and accounting close process by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management.

• Assists in administering department programs / plans by maintaining basic knowledge of each and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics.

• Ensures compliance by maintaining appropriate documentation, files, records, systems, and/or desk procedures.

• Assists in the development of limited scope financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects.

• Builds knowledge of the primary emerging issues facing the industry and company business specifics.

• Develops basic understanding of company, unit policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal and state regulations.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.