Staff, Financial Analyst (Virginia Beach)

Job Summary:   

The Staff Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting support across Virginia Natural Gas with a focus on Operations, Strategy, and Sales organizations. This role supports business units by ensuring accurate financial data, developing forecasts, analyzing variances, and delivering insights to support strategic decision-making. This role also will have responsibility to supervise, train, and develop less senior team members.

Job Responsibilities:   

Functional Expertise

• Develop, maintain, and communicate budgets and financial reports for business units.
• Analyze financial data and provide variance analysis, forecasts, and strategic insights.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and reporting cycles.
• Support regulatory filings, rate case preparation, and strategic analysis.
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Business Acumen

• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial guidance to non-financial managers and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Engagement

• Supervise, train and mentor less senior team members. Provide technical direction to all team members.
• Manage staff performance and development for performance and success factors.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications 

Education, Certifications/License:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field. 

Preferred: 

• MBA, CFA, CPA, or other advanced degrees or certifications.

Related Work Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, or regulatory support.
• Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, PowerPlan, Hyperion, Cognos).
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in the natural gas industry.
• Understanding of utility accounting, GAAP, FERC, and SEC reporting is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The incumbent works a hybrid schedule in the office/on-site 4 days per week with 1 remote day from home and subject to change per business needs.

Infrequent Traveler (0-5% travel): The incumbent may be required to travel on a very limited basis.  Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.  The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.