Financial Business Analyst

Business/Program Analyst Salary plus benefits Contract/hybrid Primary Purpose Join a leading global provider of independent expert services in energy efficiency. As a Business/Program Analyst, you will provide analytical support for utility-led energy efficiency incentive programs, collect and interpret program data, and contribute to strategic decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage program databases, and drive continuous improvement in program processes and deliverables. Key Responsibilities • Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret program and project-level data, including energy savings, incentives, and application status. • Develop, run, and maintain reports, processes, graphs, and dashboards to track key performance metrics, forecast energy savings, and manage budgets and client invoices. • Prepare and present insights and recommendations to stakeholders, clients, and management. • Streamline, document, and automate program processes for increased efficiency. • Perform analyses to identify operational insights and causes. • Manage and perform quality control on reports and analyses, enforcing QAQC processes to maintain data accuracy. • Support backend processes for cadence reporting to clients and finance/accounting teams. • Collaborate with program managers, clients, and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide analytical support. • Assist with trade ally management and document role to ensure continuity of work. • Manage small initiatives to completion and continuously improve backend tools and client deliverables. • Support the creation of program documentation, including guidelines and manuals. • Contribute to developing best practices and visual management tools for program analysis. • Support forecasting and financial planning with program data insights. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytical goals and metrics for success. • Perform other tasks as needed. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Analytics, or an analytical discipline. • Minimum five years of experience compiling and analyzing data, producing data-intensive reports, and supporting energy efficiency programs. • High attention to detail and reporting precision. • Proven experience with data analysis tools: Power BI (including programming), Oracle, SQL, Excel (advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Data Management Tools), and MS Dynamics CRM. • Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; experience with MS Power Automate is a plus. • Familiarity with accounts payable and accounting concepts (invoicing, accruals, forecasting, etc.). • Experience in large utility-client bureaucracies. • Demonstrated analytical abilities to develop and implement resolutions for business challenges. • Ability to work well under pressure in time-critical situations and be productive and self-motivated during slow periods. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including customer service, phone, organizational, grammar, and spelling skills (occasional client-facing engagement) • Must be flexible, able to prioritize work assignments, and work both independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications (nice to have) • 3-5 years of energy efficiency experience. • Familiarity with energy savings analysis and modeling tools. • Experience with data reconciliation applications (e.g., month-end accounting reconciliations, accruals, inventory reconciliations). • Prior participation in complex database management system projects. • Experience with JIRA or similar IT project tracking programs. • Prior project experience in data mining and/or analytics initiatives. • Proactive approach to analytical tool and model development. • Knowledge of utility and/or energy efficiency programs. • Experience working with energy efficient products with a utility, government, non-profit, or public agency. • Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude. • Passion for energy and sustainability.