Financial Analyst

Work Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Pay range: $52,700 to $118,900

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

Excellent opportunity to be join a great organization and participate in the exciting world of Corporate Development and Investor Relations for a publically traded company (Nasdaq: NWE). This position is responsible for the collection, analysis and financial modeling of business, economic and financial data to support our organizational decision making. This position will also assist in the development of quarterly reporting materials (for the board of directors and public earnings disclosures) and will offer an exciting variety of other opportunities to advance your professional development. Say goodbye to the mundane daily grind!

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 764,200 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:

• Collect, consolidate and analyze economic and financial data related to business development opportunities - taking into account NorthWestern Energy's risk appetite.
• Develop financial models using collected and validated data to evaluate opportunities.
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to improve financial analysis and modeling.
• Assemble and summarize data to communicate, often complex analysis in a simple and concise report for management.
• Identify trends and recommend actions that may impact modeled financial results (i.e. sensitivity analysis).
• Track, evaluate and report financial outcomes by analyzing actual results as compared to projections.
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term decision making
• Assist in the development and ongoing reporting packages for our board of directors, the financial community and other stakeholders.
• Unique opportunity to interface with nearly every other function of this company to deepen your appreciation of our rich company history as well as broaden your understanding of the utility industry.
• 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:

• Strong desire to be part of meaningful work environment allowing personal growth and development.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required (one to five years of experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial statements (prior experience in financial modeling preferred)
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting financial/operating results and developing alternatives
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP system a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple demands while maintaining extremely strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Requisition #4027

Posting Dates: May 15, 2023 through May 29, 2023

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