Strategic Financial Analyst / Consultant | Executive Decision Support

Strategic Financial Analyst / Consultant | Executive Decision Support

Are you a forward-thinking financial expert passionate about advising executives, driving strategic outcomes, and solving complex business challenges? We're seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst / Consultant to act as an internal management consultant, leading high-impact projects that influence officer-level decision-making and company strategy. This is your opportunity to provide executive-level guidance, build sophisticated financial models, and drive transformative initiatives across all business lines.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Executive Advisory: Collaborate directly with senior leadership, providing actionable insights and expert recommendations to guide critical business decisions.
• Advanced Financial Analysis: Develop complex financial and economic models to forecast outcomes, assess scenarios, and uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Conduct in-depth research, sensitivity analyses, and strategic testing to challenge conventional thinking and identify innovative solutions.
• Data-Driven Storytelling: Transform intricate financial data into compelling, high-impact presentations that inspire action and drive strategic alignment.
• Negotiation Expertise: Advise on asset purchases, sales, and transaction pricing, including direct negotiations with counterparties to secure favorable outcomes.
• Project Leadership: Manage end-to-end special projects, ensuring timelines, stakeholder expectations, and deliverables are met with excellence.
• Technology Expertise: Leverage tools like Power BI, advanced Excel modeling, database tools, statistical software, and robotic process automation to deliver robust insights and solutions.

• Strategic Vision: Proven ability to think big-picture while focusing on actionable details that drive business outcomes.
• Advisory Experience: Exceptional management consulting skills with a history of advising executives and influencing key decisions.
• Financial Expertise: Advanced modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, coupled with a deep understanding of finance, economics, and business operations.
• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborative Mindset: A team player who thrives in cross-functional environments, ensuring all perspectives are considered in decision-making processes.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Proactive, curious, and adaptable, with a desire to take on diverse challenges and continuously learn.

If you're ready to leverage your financial acumen, strategic mindset, and consulting expertise to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Strategic Financial Analyst | Executive Decision Support

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  Bachelors degree in business, finance, accounting economics, mathematics or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

  
  
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  PLUS minimum five (5) years directly related experience in financial analysis, accounting, economic analysis or data analytics in any industry, OR minimum five (5) years business operations related experience in the utility or energy services industry.

  
  
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  In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of formal education and experience totally ten (10) years is required.

  
  
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  Comprehensive knowledge of finance and economic analysis, corporate finance, utility regulation, utility operations. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  
  
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  Strong research, data management and effective management communication skills.

  
  
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  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

  
  

Strategic Financial Consultant | Executive Decision Support

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  Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field AND seven (7) years' experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry

  
  
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  Advanced knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  
  
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  Strong research, data management and effective communication skills.

  
  
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  Strong research, strong ability to mine and manage large sources of data and excellent executive management written and verbal communication skills a must.

  
  
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  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

  
  

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

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  MBA or Master's degree preferred.

  
  
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  Advanced experience with related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools (i.e. Cognos, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Maximo, supply chain and inventory systems).

  
  
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  Travel may be required.

  
  

1. Function asan internal management consultant by building advanced finance and economic models and delivering presentations with decision-worthy recommendations to executive leadership.

2. May act as the process owner for the enterprise-wide budget preparation, variance analysis, and short and long-term forecasting for the enterprise.

3. Design and develop business unit financial and operational report packages. Undertakes complex financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects.

4. Consult with business units in the utilization and prioritization of O&M or Capital budgets, current work plans and long-range forecasts typically involving high impact business issues. Ensure financial events and transactions are reported to Accounting for proper financial statement recording and accounting treatment.

5. Compile relevant data, perform variance analyses on an enterprise-wide basis, update business operations models and reports supporting the execution of business planning and initiative tracking, gap analysis, metrics development, tracking and benchmarking, and portfolio management.

6. Collaborate with department staff and business units in the evaluation of operational and financial business scenarios by utilization of corporate financial and business operations models. Develop ad hoc models to support unique scenarios or limited scope analysis with the various work streams O&M, Capital, or Business Planning. Provide direction or support in the formulation of model inputs and processing of data through financial and operations models.

7. Consult with department leadership and business management in identifying, recommending, and developing tactical and strategic business case opportunities.

8. Review and ensure that initiatives to be included in the business plans are strategically aligned with benchmarking, budgeting and business planning processes.

9.Review and ensure that documentation to support initiative implementation is accurate and complete.

10. Provide recommendations to ensure effective implementation.

11. Provide direction and participate in design, development, compilation, presentation and communication of performance report packages for management reporting including identification of significant findings and conclusions through the use of existing technology and strong understanding of business unit financial and operations related data. Ensure financial and operational report packages and communications deliver impactful and relevant messages.

12. May complete and submit of required external reporting and filings including ACC discovery requests

13. Maintain advanced knowledge and understanding of all department workstreams - capital, O&M, and business planning processes.

14. Drive continuous improvement/process improvement through organization, business customer organizations and incorporate principles and practices into business unit partnerships.

15. Provide training and support to business customers to ensure understanding of new or existing processes; develops and provides comprehensive training to others within department.

16. Provide guidance and support to other team members to enhance development and productivity. Serves as subject matter expert within team as well as across the department and mentors other junior team members.

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.

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