BranCore Technologies Looking for Manager-Financial Planning & Analysis (MWP) – Contract or Direct-Hire Position at Salt Lake City, UT Full Time

Contract Length: 1 year with the position of Direct Hire

Local Candidates Only or candidates willing to drive to client site

MountainWest Pipeline* is an interstate natural gas pipeline company that provides transportation and underground storage services in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. We own and operate 1,867 miles of pipeline with total daily capacity of 2,530 MDth.

 We are excited about the recent acquisition of MountainWest Pipeline by Southwest Gas Holdings. MountainWest Pipeline’s rich history and our shared values of safety and excellence are a perfect fit, creating a desirable work environment where our team members can build robust and satisfying careers.

 

We offer a wide range of opportunities, including positions as environmental and operational technicians, engineers, design technologists, field operators, corporate services, and more. When joining our team, employees are welcomed into a supportive community with an inclusive culture, enjoying comprehensive benefits, exciting work responsibilities, and career-supportive learning resources.

 

We value all the communities we serve because we live and work as members of those communities. Operating safely and responsibly is a commitment we proudly make as community members and stewards. This shows in our collaborative spirit, respect for our customers and community partners, and our dedication to continuous improvement.

 

 *MountainWest Pipeline Services, Inc., MountainWest Southern Trails Pipeline Company and MountainWest Energy Services, Inc. collectively referred to hereinafter as “MountainWest Pipeline” or “MW”

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director/Finance, the Manager/Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) oversees FP&A functions, including the development and maintenance of the company’s operating and capital budgets. This position will assist in building a high-performing team and establishing processes to enable the transition of financial planning activities for MountainWest Pipelines.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the development of timely and accurate consolidated budgets and forecasts
• Present the annual budget to management
• Oversee the monthly actual-to-forecast variance analysis process and present results to management
• Monitor and report performance against long-range financial plans
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated forecasted financial statements
• Work closely with business operations to coordinate development of operating and capital budgets and forecasts
• Perform analysis and develop alternate planning scenarios to assess financial implications of capital expenditures and major new projects
• Contribute to the formulation of techniques and approaches for improving budgeting and planning processes
• Assist in the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of budget/forecast systems
• Develop written procedures and schedules for the budget and forecast processes
• Assist in training staff on financial planning processes and systems
• Develop operational and financial controls and safeguards related to financial planning processes and systems
• Coordinate with the Southwest Gas Holdings (“SWGH”) corporate finance team to ensure efficient and effective corporate financial planning processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in Finance, Accounting or related field, preferably with a regulated utility
• Working knowledge of regulated utility industry accounting standards and practices – preferred
• Working knowledge of financial management and analysis tools and techniques
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Aptitude for continuous learning
• Proficient in developing models and/or analyses for planning and forecasting operating and capital spending
• Proficient in the use of statistical and accounting methods to analyze operating results
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments
• Ability to receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and know when to get others involved
• Ability to identify and eliminate unnecessary work and non-value added activities
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Hyperion experience – preferred

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• MBA or advanced degree – preferred

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

• CPA, CMA, or FPAC – preferred

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment 76 -100%