Financial Analyst Senior - NeuStar, Inc.

About Us Elizabethtown Gas is a natural gas utility company that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to over 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties. At our core, we’re dedicated to being a committed community partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. At Elizabethtown Gas, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights. Position Summary This position is an exciting opportunity to provide financial and process analysis, modeling, and business analytics for construction activities, focusing primarily on customer growth and new business. It includes gathering, interpreting, and formatting of all metrics for analysis and presentations. The incumbent will provide cost and budget metrics for executive level reviews, support construction related activities for special projects, and offer insight into department financial and operational results. The incumbent will propose new analytics and/or processes to enhance reporting, add value, and promote success. The incumbent is accountable for awareness and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances, including GAAP and the ETG Tariff. Essential Functions: Compile and interpret financial information to report and/or forecast financial results. Provide insight and ideas based on this data. Create visual presentations (tables, charts, graphs, etc.) to clearly illustrate data. Maintain department databases and provide data as requested. Compile and interpret monthly financial information to evaluate performance and project financial results. Review new business capital budgets monthly and re-forecast as necessary. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual routine deliverables to support and report new business results. Develop construction cost metrics and dashboards. Monitor cost drivers and identify areas of greatest impact. Propose new analytics and/or processes to enhance reporting, add value, and promote success. Investigate data anomalies and respond to complex inquiries. Fully understand department targets and develop plans to help ensure department success. Support special projects by coordinating strategic planning, developing budgets, and creating dashboards. Act as point person for business case support documentation. Maintain department SOW and pricing files. Qualifications Required background Bachelor's degree in economics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or related discipline 5+ years of experience performing financial analysis, interpreting data and providing variance explanations. Required Skills:         Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems High degree of initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to work across a matrix organization structure with horizontal and vertical teams Strong attention to detail Strong communication and presentation skills Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, and moderate proficiency in other MS Office tools         Preferred: Working knowledge of gas distribution pipeline construction regulations Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Intermediate proficiency in SharePoint and PowerBI Utility construction, natural gas, or other energy industry experience Working knowledge of Maximo and Workday Explore the Possibilities South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day. Benefits Package Overview SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include: Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k), with generous company match Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship. Compensation Range: $81,750 - 130,800 We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience. SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.