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South Jersey Industries Financial Planning Analyst Intermediate in Atlantic City, New Jersey
About Us
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
A career in Financial Planning in Energy Efficiency will provide the opportunity to participate in the budget process, track, and report on performance relative to the Energy Efficiency plan and manage ongoing rolling forecast updates. This typically includes building and iterating on complex financial models covering all aspects of the business that will enable effective decision-making regarding the Energy Efficiency program portfolio and budget. Additionally, it includes establishing, tracking, and monitoring key operating metrics used to drive the Energy Efficiency program targets as well as creating ad-hoc analyses to drive business strategy, improve efficiency and maximize customer participation and energy savings.
Roles within Financial Planning in Energy Efficiency are responsible for delivering impactful business analysis and playing a key part in driving insightful business decisions and strategy. It also involves playing a key role in partnering with the business and informing leadership of actual and projected performance, as well as interpreting business trends, changes, and new initiatives.
Essential Functions:
Provide financial assistance by accumulating data, analyzing trends, and preparing analysis for business review.
Coordinates and compiles the monthly and annual budgets. Provides deviation analysis of performance metrics.
Gather data from various external sources as well as internal applications, programs, and processes to determine the factors affecting or expected to affect revenue, expense, and/or customer experience.
Utilizes data to generate standard or custom reports summarizing energy efficiency program performance.
Analyzes reports, identify exceptions requiring action, identifies opportunities for operational improvements, and offers solutions. Synthesizes current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
Compiles and prepares information in response to data requests.
Manage key vendor contracts and relationships.
Responsible for regulatory report coordination and fulfillment.
Manage internal process for loan program application approval.
Partner with vendors and other state utilities regularly to manage dual fuel energy efficiency projects.
Receive and log vendor invoices, and update vendor billing information as needed.
Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance.
Qualifications
Required Background:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or;
Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Required Skills:
Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint,)
Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multi-tasked environment
Preferred Skills:
Energy efficiency experience
Utility experience
PowerBI experience
Explore the Possibilities
South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
Benefits Package Overview
SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k), with generous company match
Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.
SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.