Financial Analyst/ Utilities Consultant

NewGen Strategies & Solutions is a management consulting firm specializing in Energy, Water, and Solid Waste. The Financial Analyst / Consultant role is focused on supporting energy clients by developing financial models, analyzing data, and creating visualizations to aid in strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Develop financial models in Microsoft Excel to help energy utilities and departments forecast costs, revenues, and performance indicators
  • Analyze large data sets, including financial, customer, consumption, and billing data
  • Create clear, user-friendly data visualizations, dashboards, and charts
  • Communicate results through written reports and PowerPoint presentations
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative research such as benchmarking rates, cost drivers, and utility practices
  • Build subject matter expertise in energy utility services, rates, and financial planning
  • Collaborate with colleagues across NewGen’s Energy, Water, and Solid Waste practices

Skills

  • Undergraduate degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Math, or another quantitative field
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in a finance- or data-related role
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with core financial concepts such as inflation, depreciation, discount rates, operating costs, capital planning, and debt metrics/coverage concepts
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience with advanced Excel features such as VBA, Power Query, Power Pivot, or Power BI
  • Experience in energy, utilities, or local government
  • Knowledge of programming languages for data analysis such as Python, R, or SQL
  • Experience with GIS or spatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS

Benefits

  • Annual bonus of 8%, contingent on individual and company performance
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Flexible work schedules while being mindful of client deadlines
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Office snacks and occasional team lunches / activities

Company Overview

  • NewGen Strategies & Solutions is a management and economic consulting firm that serves the utility industry and market. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://newgenstrategies.net.

 

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