Senior Financial Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.SummaryAs Senior Financial Analyst, you will develop economic analyses for significant and complex corporate projects and functions, examining economics and costs under uncertainty. You will create longer-term financial models with complex assumptions that will receive high-level scrutiny internally and by regulatory groups. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of macroeconomics, microeconomics, and financial analysis, as well as advanced financial modeling skills and experience using Microsoft Excel. You'll also need advanced written and oral communication skills, coupled with intermediate analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. This role offers an exciting chance to shape PGE's financial future and contribute to clean energy initiatives. You'll be at the forefront of utility financial planning, working with cutting-edge economic models and presenting your insights to senior management.Key ResponsibilitiesEconomic Analysis - Develops economic analyses for significant and complex corporate projects and/or functions, including examining economics/costs under uncertainty; directs the activities of at least one other team member in completing the analysisFinancial Models - Develops longer-term financial models with complex assumptions or relationships (e.g., models that will receive a high level of scrutiny internally and by regulatory groups); coordinates with other departments to ensure model assumptions/outputs align across the organizationReporting - Develops end-to-end forecasting models, presenting modeling and results to management and internal stakeholders; identifies, designs and implements process improvements to reporting and forecasting modelsInternal Consulting - Develops reports documenting complex analyses; will be responsible for preparing annual budgets and/or strategy reports including metrics and measurementsExternal Interaction - Presents analysis and work products to clients and senior management; may direct external consultants to complete projectsFinancial Systems - Prepares information to be presented to the Oregon Public Utilities Commission and other external partiesEducation/Experience/CertificationsEducationRequires a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience. ExperienceTypically five or more years in related field. Competencies (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Functional CompetenciesIntermediate knowledge of fundamental economic, business and accounting principlesIntermediate knowledge of macroeconomics and microeconomics, pricing theory, finance, accounting and financial analysisAdvanced financial modeling skills and experience using Microsoft ExcelIntermediate mathematical skills, including calculus, ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, probability and multivariate statisticsIntermediate knowledge of fundamental economic, business and accounting principlesGeneral CompetenciesIntermediate business acumenIntermediate problem-solving skillsAdvanced written and oral communication skillsIntermediate analytical thinking skillsIntermediate organization and prioritization skillsPHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCEPhysicalDoes the job require a valid driver's license? - NoDriving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)Cognitive DemandsAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/AttendanceAbility to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]Ability to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]EnvironmentOffice environmentActual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. 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