Agency Budget Analyst I-III

Richland, WA

Full time

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide business planning and risk support to designated management groups for a broad range of financial and business issues with a moderate level of independence. Respond to budgetary and financial challenges while being proactive to addressing business needs. Partners with Project Controls, Finance, and Project Management to review, challenge, and validate project financial performance, while maintaining independence from day-to-day project execution.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

An ideal candidate for this position would possess strong technical accounting expertise, with a deep understanding of complex cost accounting methodologies and the ability to apply these principles to real-world business scenarios. They would have a strong background with financial analysis and control of activities in support of corporate programs such as staffing, benefits, allocations, budget change management, forecasting and cost trends. They should also have substantial experience working with advanced Excel functionality, including the ability to manage large datasets, create complex financial models, and analyze variances effectively. Proficiency in WorkDay Financials and Adaptive Planning software is also desired. Experience with project management also a plus.

In addition to technical proficiency, the ideal candidate would demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling them to clearly present complex financial information to diverse audiences, from department managers to senior leadership. They should be detail-oriented, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate, thorough, and aligns with industry standards, GAAP, and contractual requirements.

They should be able to independently develop, coordinate, and execute business and financial controls, particularly in budget development and monitoring, while proactively identifying and addressing risks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as the candidate will need to analyze cost performance, recommend corrective actions, and ensure sound business and financial practices are followed. Their ability to collaborate effectively across the organization will be crucial for success in this role.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:

• Support Corporate budget development and budget change management, staffing control and reporting, and senior management financial reporting.

• Perform independent review and challenge of project Latest Revised Estimates (LREs), with a focus on fiscal year-end projections.

• Evaluate reasonableness of cost forecasts, assumptions, and trends and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and transparency

• Develop and monitor organizational cost performance vs. budget by analyzing variances and cost trends, and developing recommendations for corrective actions. Provide monthly financial summaries to supported managers and projects.

• Ensure key risks related to these activities have been identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized.

• Create reports for internal teams and/or external clients

• Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data

• Understanding of Change Management process

• Intrapersonal/Interpersonal proactive collaboration within department and external customers

Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education. Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.

Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst III

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center;

OR an AA degree and 9 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center;

OR a High school diploma or GED and 11 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center

Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst II

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 6 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center,

OR an AA degree and 8 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center,

OR a High school diploma or GED and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.

Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst I

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 3 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center,

OR an AA degree and 5 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center,

OR a High school diploma or GED and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.

PAY RANGE

BFP and Risk Analyst III Salary: $109,870 - $164,806

Midpoint: $137,338

BFP and Risk Analyst II Salary: $95,532 - $143,298

Midpoint: $119,415

BFP and Risk Analyst I Salary: $83,125 - $124,687

Midpoint: $103,906

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

BENEFITS

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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Current Energy Northwest employees must apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.

As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.