Financial Analyst, Engineering I at Summit Utilities – FORT SMITH, Arkansas

Summit Utilities

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Financial Analyst, Engineering I based in Little Rock or Fort Smith, Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst – Engineering I & Capital Projects supports Summit Utilities’ Engineering organization by providing financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and planning for major capital initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that financial data is accurate, actionable, and aligned with business objectives. The position involves analyzing and projecting financial impacts of management decisions, preparing capital and operational reports, supporting rate case filings, and communicating insights to senior management and cross-functional partners.

The Financial Analyst – Engineering I & Capital Projects also contributes to process improvements by developing automated financial models and dashboards that enhance capital project tracking, financial visibility, and decision-making efficiency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that summarize Engineering’s capital expenditures, forecasts, and budget performance.Analyze capital project costs and variances, explaining budget-to-actual differences and trends to leadership.Develop financial models to forecast spending and evaluate investment decisions related to construction, infrastructure, and maintenance projects.Support rate case data requests by compiling financial documentation and validating accuracy of supporting schedules.

Capital Planning & Forecasting

Partner with engineering and operations leaders to build, track, and forecast capital project budgets.Ensure accurate capture and allocation of project costs within enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).Assist with annual capital budget development and long-range planning.Provide data-driven recommendations that improve resource utilization and capital efficiency.

Management Reporting & Board Support

Prepare financial materials for the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, including scorecard reporting, project summaries, and key performance metrics.Assist in preparing supporting schedules and financial analyses for strategic initiatives and special projects.

Collaboration & Business Partnership

Serve as a financial liaison between Engineering, Regulatory, Property Accounting, and Financial Planning.Provide financial insight to project managers and engineers to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to capital budgets.Communicate complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-financial audiences.

Process Improvement & Automation

Streamline manual reporting processes through automation and use of Power BI, Excel, and other analytics tools.Develop and document standardized financial procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.Lead initiatives to enhance visibility and transparency into project financials across departments.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.0-2 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or capital planning.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for financial reporting and data visualization.Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Business and Financial AcumenAnalytical Thinking and Results OrientationCollaboration and Cross-Functional PartnershipAttention to Detail and AccuracyProcess Improvement and Efficiency MindsetEffective Communication and Storytelling with DataThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.