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Financial Reporting Analyst at SmartestEnergy in Houston
Job Description
The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.
Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2027 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.
When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.
Overview
The Reporting Analyst is responsible for producing complete, accurate, and timely financial and executive reporting that supports business decision-making, financial performance monitoring, and operational effectiveness. The role delivers meaningful performance insights while enhancing reporting solutions, data quality, and processes.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Commercial, Risk, and other business teams to ensure reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives.
This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2-3 days per week worked in-office.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. This position is eligible to participate in our company bonus.
In this role, you will be involved with the following:
Reporting & Data Analysis
· Produce monthly and ad hoc reports for business stakeholders.
· Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers.
· Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
· Ensure data integrity through validation, reconciliation, and quality control processes.
· Present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Business Performance Reporting
· Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packages and supporting analysis.
· Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
· Provide commentary and insights on significant variances and business drivers.
· Assist in the preparation of executive and board-level reporting materials.
Data Management & Systems
· Extract, transform, and analyze data from various systems and databases.
· Maintain reporting models and automate recurring reporting processes where possible.
· Partner with IT and business teams to improve reporting tools, processes, and data availability.
· Document reporting methodologies, assumptions, and data sources.
Process Improvement
· Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
· Support implementation of new reporting tools and business intelligence solutions.
· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting and analytics functions.
Governance & Controls
· Ensure reporting complies with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
· Maintain traceable support and audit trails for key reports.
· Support audit requests and provide reporting-related information as required.
To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
· 3-5 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, business intelligence, or data analytics.
· Experience preparing management or board packs with written commentary.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex formulas.
· Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience within the energy, utilities, or commodities sectors.
· Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, QuickBooks or similar platforms.
· Understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes.
Key Competencies:
· Analytical thinking
· Attention to detail
· Data interpretation
· Problem-solving
· Communication and presentation skills
· Stakeholder management
· Time management and prioritization
· Continuous improvement mindset
Diversity
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE.
We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email us-hrssc@smartestenergy.com so we can discuss with you further.