Finance Analyst I or II - #244151

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary

Directly supports leadership in all financial matters to achieve the company's financial goals. Be able to research and communicate variances to plans of all financial aspects of operational outcomes. Be an integral member of cross function teams working to achieve successful company initiatives, including but not limited to rate review filings, compliance filings, tariff proposals, financial plan support, and data analysis and studies.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Level I: $65,300 - $98,050

Level II: $77,450 - $116,200

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Finance

Location: Our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the preparation, support, and coordination of the analysis, and interpretation of financial forecasts, including budgets and strategic plans.
• Coordinate with others in the financial team with evaluating the accuracy of forecast vs. actual results and refine process to the point that it serves as an instrument of financial control in the close process and guides and supports business decisions.
• Assist in developing and maintain logical and flexible financial models that produce a full set of financial statements utilizing existing tools and software in an efficient manner.
• Analyze and interpret agreements, tariffs, regulations, whitepapers, procedural memos, and policies as directed and support the implementation of any changes.
• Understanding of how operational and financial decisions impact the financial statements, including impacts to rate making model, GAAP, FERC, SEC reporting and internal controls. Understands risk factors and mitigation of risk.
• Support and assist in the preparation, presentation, and reporting of information for internal decision-making and filings with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, business associates, consultants, customers, and other stakeholders.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What Is Required

All Levels:

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and the ability to perform detailed and complex analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, project schedules and priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent user capabilities with MS Office software (proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.) Experience working with database, financial and collaborative software tools (FileNet, Sharepoint, Peoplesoft, Utilities International, etc.)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information.
  
  

Level I

• No experience required. Training provided.
  
  

Level II

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or related field.
  
  

What Is Desired

• Understanding of the utility operations, along with the regulatory/ratemaking process, and their accuracy/impact within financial planning. Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, including internal controls, and their impact within financial planning.
• Ability to accurately perform required tasks and meet deadlines while paying close attention to detail and understanding and considering the big picture.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work independently as well as with a team.
• An eagerness to learn and quickly assimilate information and concepts.
  
  

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.