The Financial Analyst I role is responsible for various accounting and financial functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), monthly, quarterly & annual reporting, annual budgeting and accounting system administration for Strata’s main operating companies and related overhead (Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Development, Operations & Maintenance (Services).
Summary:
We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide monthly, quarterly & annually management reporting on the status of the business
- Analyze project performance by generating actionable KPI reporting and analyses
- Work closely with operations partners to help understand, predict & contain costs to help make the right investments; also, work with operational partners to understand & predict GAAP revenue recognition
- Provide Balance Sheet reporting as required for operating businesses (work closing with accounting functions)
- Responding to ad hoc requests that may involve turning ambiguous data into actionable decisions
- Know how to get things done in an independent and a collaborative manner
- Can take direction and, if needed, take the lead, depending upon the situation
- Look to identify and eliminate process gaps
- Look to identify financial control gaps, which might increase Strata risk profile
- Provide support during the fall (September to November) on annual Budget cycle
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting or minimum of 1-2 years of accounting/finance experience. Advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel experience REQUIRED
- Microsoft Power BI Pro experience, is a plus
- Data mining and advanced data management & reporting skills required (Pivot, VLOOKUP, Data tables)
- Ethical conduct and professionalism; natural curiosity and interest in process