Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, validation, modifications, and cancellations.
• Review and reconcile invoices against approved purchase orders and contracts.
• Track and report on Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) spending to ensure accurate financial allocation.
• Support invoice management activities and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor PO funding levels and proactively identify funding gaps or overspending risks.
• Manage accrual processes and ensure expenses are accurately reflected in financial reporting periods.
• Utilize Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) tools to process and track invoices.
• Perform service entry activities and support invoice approvals within enterprise systems.
• Develop and improve financial workflows and processes related to funding controls, purchase order management, and budget tracking.
• Partner with accounting, finance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure compliance with company financial policies.
• Generate reports and provide insights on spending trends, budget performance, and financial outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, accounts payable, procurement, or related financial support functions.
• Experience managing purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and budget reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and expense management.
• Experience reconciling Capital and O&M expenditures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and SAP.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), or other enterprise financial systems.
• Utility industry experience, preferably supporting operational or field-based organizations.
• Experience creating or improving financial processes and controls.
• Knowledge of procurement, vendor management, and contract administration practices.