54000-85000 per year | Helena, MT, USA | Salary | Finance | Regular Full Time

Financial Operations Analyst

Work Location: Helena, MT

Pay range : Starting base wage of $54,000 to $85,000 per year D.O.E.

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .

About this position:

Provide operational accounting activities and financial analysis for departments within the operations division. Coordinate the divisional accounting requirements, annual and monthly operating and capital budget support, forecasts, and reporting. Utilize SAP and PowerPlan systems for daily activities. Serves as the accounting and finance liaison in the operating division.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

• Paid parental leave

• Paid bereavement leave

• Paid training opportunities

• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

  Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

  About this job:

• Prepare financial analysis for the operating division

• Assist in the division's operating budget, capital budget, and forecast development

• Establish and maintain an effective system for analyzing operating performance of the various work units

• Serves as the primary Finance contact for the operating division

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with division managers. Performs various activities utilizing SAP order & project writing/releasing/closing and financial reporting in accordance with established work process and accounting requirements

• Provide monthly analysis of capital and O&M expenditures for the operating areas

• Provide operational accounting set-up and support, through an understanding FERC guidelines and requirements

• Prepare accounting journal entries

• Process cash as necessary for various work processes within operating divisions

• Support year-end accounting closing activities.

• Maintain the operating area CWIP ledger

• Perform necessary billing functions related to damages, customer requested relocates, MDOT, advances, CIAC's and any other not defined here

• Perform other duties and functions as appropriate

• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

  Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Must be able to demonstrate a good safety record

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

• Minimum: A four-year degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent with three or more years of related experience

• An understanding of operating and capital budgeting processes, financial analysis techniques, financial reporting, and accounting principles

• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills, along with strong spreadsheet, word processing, and computer application skills

• Demonstrates an ability to use technology to solve business problems

• Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization

  Requisition #4647

  Posting Dates: January 28, 2025 through February 11, 2025

  Department/Division: Finance

  Employment Physical: Not Required

  Drug Test: Required

  Background Check: Required

  Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

  Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com