Analyst Program/Sys 4

Pay Grade

10,12,13,15

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

Position Summary

CPS Energy is seeking a high-performing programmer analyst to perform cost allocation theory, design, and implementation; design, development and implementation of reporting through various tools, and support to the Financial Services Unit.   The successful candidate will have superb critical thinking, programming and reporting skills and communication skills, and will exhibit potential for future professional advancement.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the cost allocation theory, design and programming functions, supports the month-end close processing, supports the annual budgeting process and supports updates to the monthly LE forecasts
• Supports process improvement initiatives in the areas of process automation creating more efficient and effective processes
• Prepares routine and ad hoc analysis and reporting solutions for specific requests in all areas of Financial
Services including detailed standard desktop operating procedures for user training
• Performs routine and ad hoc data queries and extractions from the SAP ERP, BI and other related systems
• Develops and maintains dashboards through data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau)
• Performs other duties and serves on special project teams as assigned
• Create automated financial and project management reports and validate the output.
• Create processes to streamline the collection of data.
• Continually assess and improve the processes within the section and documentation of those processes.
• Maintains and enhances systems as required to support operations.
• Performs system administration duties of various software platforms, applications and integration.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots application/system operation and provides timely resolution to system issues.
• Provides financial and operational analytical support for Financial Services areas.
• Identifies improvements in existing processes needed to increase the level of efficiency.
• Collaborates with management in managing financial efficiency.
• Develops, maintains and presents process guidelines.
• Develops and conducts training classes when necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
• Maintains and enhances systems as required to support operations.
• Performs system administration duties of various software platforms and applications.
• Evaluates systems to ensure reliable operation and performance.
• Assists users in resolving system design issues and maintenance concerns.
• Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
 

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or relevant Certification

Extensive experience with financial and operational analytical support. Extensive experience with administration of applications.

Relative experience in supporting utility construction and maintenance. Experience with GASB accounting rules, principles and guidelines Experience with FERC accounting rules and guidelines

Experience with SAP modules and tools (i.e., GL, CO, PM, PS, MM, Budgeting, Planning & Consolidation) Experience with Data Visualization tools (i.e. Tableau)

Experience with the electric or gas utility industry gained through experience at an electric / gas utility, an investment bank, consultant, or other professional service provider serving the industry

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands