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More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.
Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.
Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.
Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.
*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a combination of remote and in-office time. This position is not eligible for a 100% remote work schedule.
Position Purpose:
The Financial Analyst is a reliable and contributing role on the Financial Planning & Analysis team. The four key areas of the Analyst role include: - Budgeting, Reporting, and Cost Control
- Financial Modeling, Forecasting, and analysis supporting strategic decision making
- Investor Relations Program and other dealings with external stakeholders
- Treasury Functions
To perform well in these various and overlapping areas the individual must have an understanding of utility regulation and the rate making structure. |
Principal Accountabilities:
Time % | End Results |
20% | Budgeting, Reporting, and Cost Control. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget by managing a multitude of inputs across the company. Track, analyze, and report on the financial performance of the Company. Conduct variance analyses against the budget and other outlooks. Through periodic department reviews and ad hoc initiatives investigate and propose potential cost control measures. |
20% | Financial Modeling, Forecasting, and analysis supporting strategic decision making. Develop and maintain reliable planning and forecasting tools to inform strategic and tactical decisions. Analysis will support include but are not limited to dividend levels, external capital requirements, regulatory strategies, and investment decisions. |
20% | Investor Relations Program Track analyst reports, prepare background information and prepare investor presentations. Support the development of presentations and documents required for the issuance of securities and maintaining credit ratings. Perform benchmarking and market performance analyses to monitor investor preferences. |
20% | Treasury Functions Supports and contributes to treasury functions ranging from daily cash management, supporting the issuance of securites when needed, and ensuring and monitoring compliance with covenant requirements. |
20% | Ad Hoc projects and assignments that may include supporting regulatory filings, industry research, and software implementations. |
TBD | Emergency Response and Business Continuity as needed. |
Qualifications for Financial Analyst:
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, economics, business or equivalent work experience.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Highly organized, flexible and able to utilize time efficiently.
- One to four years of work experience.
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Qualifications for Senior Financial Analyst:
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, economics, business or equivalent work experience
- Graduate degree or advanced professional certification preferred
- Strong analytical skills
- Highly organized, flexible and able to utilize time efficiently
- Five to seven years of relevant professional experience
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Unitil is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Last updated: 11-21-24
