Financial Ops Analyst

JOB TITLE: Financial Operations Analyst
REQUISITION: COR002R
DEPARTMENT: Financial Analytics - Topeka General Office, Kansas City Headquarters or F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
Kansas City, MO
Pay Range:
Financial Analyst I: $54,400 - $68,000
Financial Ops Analyst II: $66,600 - $83,200
Sr Financial Ops Analyst: $75,300 - $100,400
Lead Financial Ops Analyst - $88,800 - $118,400

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for budgeting, conducting variance analysis, and working with others within the Company to develop forecast projections for Operations functions. This position will also provide general financial and accounting support to various areas within the Company.

Essential Functions:
* Provide excellent customer service to the business functions this position will support by providing timely, accurate, and relevant financial information and analysis that informs and influences responsible decisions.
* Become a financial partner and resource for the business function(s) that are supported.
* Assist with the preparation and input of Operations budgets.
* Provide monthly variance analysis.
* Assist with summarizing metric performance.
* Establish new Funding Projects.
* Work on additional projects as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business related field. Prefer experience working with budgets, financial modeling or analysis, or related accounting functions. Electric utility experience is a plus. An advanced degree in a related area, certification or equivalent years of industry specific experience is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
* Successful candidate must possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Successful candidate must take initiative to research and ask questions to complete and follow through on open-ended projects with little direction.
* Must be dependable, self-motivated, have an appreciation for the importance of details and have excellent organizational skills.
* Requires a good understanding of accounting and financial principles and a solid working knowledge of financial statements.
* Candidate should be versed in MS Office and Hyperion Tools.
* PowerPlan & Work Management systems experience is a plus.
* Must have the ability to work both independently, in a team environment and cross-functionally in the organization.
* Must be able to relate to and communicate with professionals at all levels, including senior management, as well as peers, and direct supervision.
* Requires ability to prioritize multiple tasks; to complete work within short time frames to meet changing deadlines; and to identify and process relevant information in an organized, timely and accurate manner.
* Prefer knowledge of industry terms and corporate organization.

Working Conditions:
Hybrid Schedule. Occasional travel may be required, primarily limited to the geographical region surrounding Kansas City and Topeka.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.