Financial Analyst at Vicinity in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Description:

With 19 networks in 13 major cities, Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering energy investment, infrastructure and management to municipal, commercial and institutional customers with mission-critical energy needs. Our 450+ skilled engineers, operators and energy experts have a singular dedication to our customers’ success and a relentless focus on delivering efficient energy, resilient management and operation of cooling and heating networks, the production of green energy and carbon footprint reductions for the customers and communities in which we serve.

Summary





The Financial Analyst will participate in and manage complex financial analysis reports and projects for Vicinity Energy’s district energy business in the South Region. Headquartered in downtown Baltimore, this role will play a key part in supporting the growth and successful management of our district energy business. Using a broad knowledge of financial modeling and data analysis, you will support development and operations as well as provide strategy recommendations to management. This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the V.P. of Operations. This position is located in Baltimore, MD.





Responsibilities 

1. Support the finance team in month end financial reporting process


2. Support the Customer Account Management team with inputs to the customer billing process and accounts receivable tracking and reporting


3. Provides analytical support to the Business Development Team during the review of investment opportunities and acquisitions


4. Performs complex business analyses using advanced financial modeling techniques


5. Assesses and identifies risk areas


6. Ensures compliance with Company financial metrics


7. Supports the project approval process


8. Develop and evaluate business requirements, and model data and/or operations requirements


9. Customer proposals and renegotiations


10. Supports Operations by:

• Supporting financial planning process (forecasts, budget, and strategic planning), including taking the lead role in running the forecasting model used to project annual customer consumption and revenue

• Support modeling of business cases for efficiency, and ad-hoc projects

• Utilizing database tools such as Operations Pi Historian, customer metering portals, and Microsoft D365 customer relationship management tools to support analysis and reporting

11. Infrequent travel will be required



Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or related field from an accredited college or university


2. 3-5 years' financial analysis or accounting experience, preferably in technical services or engineering industry, including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting


3. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)


4. Proficient with SQL or similar database tool (Forecast Model is in SQL)


5. Strong written and verbal communication skills


6. Prior experience in the energy industry or transactional experience a plus


7. Knowledge of Corporate Finance principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) desired


8. Knowledge of Osisoft Pi and/or Microsoft D365

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