Senior Financial Analyst - Osmose Utilities Services

About Osmose

With 90 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves the electric utility and telecommunications industries across the U.S. and Canada, helping enable the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity and communications services to millions of customers nationwide. We are the industry leader in wood and steel structure condition assessment, life-extension and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to accurately inspect and mitigate aging infrastructure in a planned, programmatic manner that minimizes owner costs while maximizing benefits.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Osmose footprint extends throughout the country. Our employees are inspired to perform each and every day by our core values of integrity, customer focus, safety, respect, excellence, flexibility, efficiency and ownership. Our staff and field personnel represent some of the most tenured, well trained, and innovative professionals in the industry.

Osmose is currently looking for an Operational Sr Financial Analyst that will play a critical role in helping the Company achieve its mission and long-term strategy. This role will be responsible for managing the operational financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting processes and projects to provide financial decision support and to drive business results. The SFA is also responsible for ensuring financial operations comply with internal processes and policies and for leading and/or managing other analysts. This person will report to the VP of Finance and may have direct report(s).

This position is an in-office role in our downtown Atlanta office.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Partner with multiple business segments in providing financial leadership performing proactive and insightful financial analysis and reporting. Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results and KPIs against budget, forecast and prior period(s) identifying and explaining variance drivers and working with business managers to make recommendations for actions and improvements.
• Effectively communicate monthly financial and performance results to Operational and Executive leadership.
• Own financial business cases (DCF models), including collection and management of relevant inputs. Review inputs for accuracy and run sensitivity analysis, provide overall financial recommendations.

Analytics & Optimization

• Assist in the creation and implementation of financial analysis and operational dashboards that assist with cost control, productivity and drive utilization and efficiency improvements.
• Analyze financial information to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Conceptualize and build reports in Power BI, Qlik, or Excel, drive automation, and streamline reporting and processes using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Perform ad hoc analysis (e.g. financial analysis of capex projects, strategic initiatives, etc.)

Forecasting, Budgeting, and Strategic Planning

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for multiple business segments, constructing income statement, balance sheet, and capital expenditures utilizing business drivers (volumes, headcount, fleet, etc.).
• Create the forecasting model and own the accumulation and preparation of all inputs during our updating process.
• Support the executive leadership team in preparing and communicating related inputs for the Long-Range Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting from an accredited institution; MBA preferred.
• At least three years of relevant experience in financial reporting and modeling or similar field.
• A working understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with ERP systems, Net Suite preferred
• Experience with budget systems, Adaptive preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PowerBI or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Experience in supporting forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Strong communication skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
• 401(k) with excellent company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

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