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Description

**Closing Date to Apply:** Open Until Filled

**Number of Positions:** 2

**Salary** :

**Financial Analyst:** $86,569.60- $139,380.80

**Senior Financial Analyst:** $97,323.20- $156,707.20

**Lead Financial Analyst:** $109,324.80- $ 191,318.40

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

**Benefits:** This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefits that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Position Summary

The Power Portfolio Strategy business unit’s Financial Analyst – Data Analysis, Reporting, Systems Integration (FA-DARSI, FA- DARSI, LFA- DARSI), scope of work for Grant PUD’s power portfolio management includes: (1) Data Analyses, (2) Power/Risk Reporting, (3) Systems Integration. Further, DARSI Financial Analysts are responsible for assessing, monitoring, reporting, and communicating financial and business analytics for all commercial activities regarding the power commodity at Grant PUD. This position will be focused on data architecture in support of analytical functions within ESM; to ensure data quality and consistency within ESM and with the data shared outside of ESM.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

_Lead Financial Analyst:_

+ Directs and oversees the process for monitoring, and reporting for portfolio modeling, resource planning, and/or energy risk that support the improvement in accuracy and maturity of the energy analytics functions. Will also be responsible for developing systems integration plans, creating sustainable workflows and processes for others to utilize in analyses. This integration will be both internal systems as well as external. ESM will be working with various vendors and external stakeholders requiring integration and communication. This position will lead those efforts.

+ Develop and implement a system of data management, pipelines that facilitates ESM workflows (IRP develop, Portfolio modeling, markets integration, etc.

+ Direct and execute the process for storing, updating and modifying assumptions for energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk studies (including the energy risk register),

+ Direct and execute research for energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk and communication or research to internal and external stakeholders,

+ Collaborate with IT, Control System Engineers, and vendors to identify integration needs and define technical requirement.

+ Leads coordination with other Grant PUD business units for gathering information and data on work that impacts energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk, and

+ Serves in the capacity as Project Manager to analyze business and technical requirements to design integration solutions, document integration processes, and ensure compliance with data governance policies and best practices.

+ The position reports to the Sr Mgr of Power Portfolio Strategy.

_Senior Financial Analyst:_

+ Assists the analysis, monitoring, and reporting for energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk that support the improvement in accuracy and maturity of the energy analytics functions. Key responsibilities and tasks for managing the energy risk register include, but are not limited to:

+ Assisting with financial modeling and development of energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk studies,

+ Assisting with the process for updating and modifying assumptions for energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk studies (including the energy risk register),

+ Collaborate with trading, forecasting, and accounting teams to streamline data workflows and reporting processes

+ Facilitate the exchange of data between internal and external groups.

+ Assisting with the implementation of new financial models, analysis, and parameters used in the Power Portfolio model,

+ Automate routine data tasks and reporting pipelines using tools such as SQL, Python, or Power BI

+ Assisting with research for energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk and communication of research to internal and external stakeholders,

+ Assists with coordination with other Grant PUD business units for gathering information and data on work that impacts energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk, and

+ Occasional presenting to the key stakeholders including the Grant PUD’s Executive Leadership, the Commission, and ESM’s Leadership Team.

+ The position reports to the Sr Mgr of Power Portfolio Strategy.

_Financial Analyst:_

+ Assists the monitoring, tracking, and reporting for risk analytics that support the improvement in accuracy and maturity of the energy risk register. Key responsibilities and tasks for managing the energy risk register include, but are not limited to:

+ Develop, maintain, and enhance data models and dashboards to support power supply planning.

+ Ensure data integrity and accuracy across internal systems and external data sources.

+ Assisting with the process for updating and modifying assumptions for energy valuation, resource planning, and/or energy risk studies,

+ Assisting with the implementation of new financial models, analysis, and parameters used in the Power Portfolio model,

+ Collaborate with trading, forecasting, and accounting teams to streamline data workflows and reporting processes,

+ Assists with coordination with other Grant PUD business units for gathering information and data on work that impacts portfolio modeling, resource planning, and/or energy risk, and

+ Occasional presentation to the key stakeholders including the Grant PUD’s Executive Leadership, the Commission, and ESM’s Leadership Team.

+ The position reports to the Sr Mgr of Power Portfolio Strategy.

General (applies to all levels)

+ In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.

+ Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.  The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

+ Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies, & procedures.

+ Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

+ Following all safety policies and procedures;

+ Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;

+ Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and

+ Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

Lead Financial Analyst:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field OR two years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Eight (8) or more years of experience in Finance, Economics, Energy Risk, Data Analytics, or related area.

Senior Financial Analyst:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field OR two years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Five (5) or more years of experience in Finance, Economics, Energy Risk, Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related area.

Financial Analyst:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related field OR two years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Two (2) or more years of experience in Finance, Economics, Energy Risk, Data Analytics, or related areas.

+ Entry-Level considered

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

+ Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science.

Other knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge/advance knowledge in financial analytics

+ Knowledge/advance knowledge of Microsoft office suite or Microsoft 365

+ Applicable Washington statutes, policies, rules, regulations, and codes

+ State and Federal regulations, policies, and laws affecting the utility industry

+ Organization and prioritization

+ Problem-solving skills

+ Written and oral communication and presentations and preparing high quality research, reports, and other written work products

Physical Requirements

+ Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

+ Majority of work is performed in a standard office

+ May perform work from a remote office

+ Must be willing/able to travel as required on an infrequent

+ Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours☐12 hours

For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

_The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._

Equal Opportunity Employer

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