Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Chugach Electric Association is seeking a Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst to support Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities for the organization. The role is focused on evaluating financial performance and producing analysis that strengthens reporting, planning, forecasting, and day-to-day financial management. Based in Anchorage, AK, this position works onsite and contributes to accurate financial data, budgeting support, and stakeholder-ready reporting.

Role Focus

• Evaluate and perform financial analysis to support financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and overall financial management.
• Prepare and analyze financial reporting deliverables, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct variance and performance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Analyze operating data compared to projected cost ratios and evaluate the accuracy of projections.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and sharing recommendations with management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems and processes.
• Support technical accounting and financial reporting requirements under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including research and documentation support.
• Create presentation materials for stakeholders and management.
• Provide support for audits.
• Develop internal and external budget status and financial reports for outside organizations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, coordinating with internal teams to gather the financial data needed for planning.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial data collection and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (required).
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting (required).
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting (required).
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial planning across core responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consolidate complex scenarios into clear takeaways and present findings.
• Ability to communicate technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to identify sensitive or confidential information and comply with confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrated ethical and professional conduct.
• Proven ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Specialized training in computer science, financial management, and economics (preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (preferred).
• Experience in a utility or union environment (preferred).

Technology

• Microsoft Office
• Excel

Benefits

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine
• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation

Reporting and Collaboration

• Manager, FP&A: Reports to and receives direction, guidance, and decision.
• Managers and Leadership: Confer with and exchange information.
• Other Chugach Departments: Confer with and exchange information.
• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Auditors: Coordinate and exchange information.
• Financial Stakeholders: Provide and exchange information.
• State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Some travel to remote sites may be required.
• Some overtime and travel to meetings or conferences outside of the state are required.

Supervisory responsibility: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.