Financial Analyst / Utilities Consultant
NewGen Strategies & Solutions is a management consulting firm specializing in Energy, Water, and Solid Waste. The Financial Analyst/Consultant role in the Water Practice is an entry-level position focused on developing financial models and analyzing data to support water utility clients across the country.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial models in Microsoft Excel to help utilities forecast their costs, revenues, and performance indicators
- Analyze large data sets (including financial, demographic, and billing/consumption data) to inform the development of financial models
- Create understandable data visualizations using charts and user-friendly dashboards
- Clearly communicate results to clients in written reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Carry out quantitative and qualitative research (e.g., benchmarking utility bills) to inform decision making
- Develop subject matter expertise in water infrastructure while also providing analytical support to colleagues in our energy and solid waste practices
Skills
- Undergraduate degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or another quantitative field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a finance- or data-related role
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with fundamental financial concepts (such as inflation, depreciation, discount rates, operating costs, capital planning, debt service coverage, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with advanced Excel features such as VBA, Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI
- Experience in the utilities industry
- Knowledge of programming languages for data analysis, such as Python, R, or SQL
Benefits
- Annual bonuses of 8%, contingent on personal and company performance
- 401K plan with matching contributions
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Meaningful opportunity for career progression within the organization
- Flexible work schedules (while being mindful of client deadlines)
- Ongoing training
- Office snacks and occasional group lunches and team-building activities
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