Location: Overland Park,KS, USA
Summary:
Responsible for developing and maintaining existing databases, assist with developing energy forecast models, provide management with accurate financial projections and identify future opportunities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist in the analysis, preparation, review and document the strategic, financial, resource and operations planning, and other scenarios as requested by management
* Proficient in producing and analyzing all elements necessary for the development and analysis of the annual load forecast including the development of the annual peak demand and energy forecast
* Work in conjunction with traders and analytics team to provide tools and valuations through quantitative risk analysis of the energy trading portfolio
* Analyze weather, economic, and financial statistics, customer usage patterns and other various statistical information used in forecasting and analyzing rates, load forecasts and revenue forecasts
* Update, review and support the financial model and maintain interfaces with fuel, revenue, operations and maintenance, plant and construction data interfaces
* Provide support, analysis, and recommendations for traders
* Develop and maintain analytical abilities to lead and/or support existing or new projects
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
* Bachelor's degree in business analytics, data science, finance, accounting, engineering or other business related area.
* 0-2 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
* Must have a thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, or similar software.
* Demonstrated proficiency using R, Python, SQL, AWS, Power BI.
* Financial modeling and forecasting experience.
* Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills
* Ability to properly access and prioritize multiple concurrent projects within deadline constraints
* Experience with financial and operational analysis methodologies and statistics
* Requires thoroughness, accuracy, excellent documentation skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivation and management skills, effective presentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment
* Advanced knowledge of data management, including database and spreadsheet applications, with the ability to develop and use complex models or specialized computer applications
* Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment with a wide range of responsibilities
* Proven ability to use analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect and analyze large data sets
Preferred Skills:
* Superior analytical and problem solving skills, strong interpersonal communications skills, facilitation, empowerment and motivational skills with the ability to thrive in an individual or team environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proven analytical skills and proficient computer applications knowledge
* Must be dependable, self- motivated and able to work independently
* Rational understanding for analytical computer programs and modeling tools preferred
* Proven multi-tasking skills
* Attention to details and timely completion of required tasks
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Normal office working conditions.
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
* Occasional overnight travel may be required.
* Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.