Senior Finance and Business Analyst, Utility

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

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A Brief Summary of This Position:

This position reports to the NA Utility Finance Business Partner and serves as a finance and business analysis resource supporting the North America Utility business. The role is responsible for delivering financial analysis, forecasting support, scenario modeling, profitability and margin analysis, working capital visibility, and decision support for Utility Finance and cross-functional business partners. Strong candidates will bring experience in FP&A, financial modeling, business partnering, reporting, analytics, and cross-functional problem solving. The role combines hands-on analysis with business acumen to help identify risks and opportunities, improve financial visibility, support leadership reporting, and translate financial and operational data into actionable insights that support better business outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• •This position reports to the NA Utility Finance Business Partner and partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Operations, Commercial, Accounting, Supply Chain, and other business stakeholders to support Utility financial planning, reporting, and decision support.
• •Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, scenario analysis, business planning, and leadership decision-making across the Utility business.
• •Perform profitability, pricing, margin, revenue, backlog, invoicing, and cost analysis using financial and operational data to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• •Support monthly reporting, forecast updates, business reviews, quarterly business reviews, strategic reviews, and ad-hoc leadership analysis by preparing clear, accurate, and actionable financial insights.
• •Drive working capital and balance sheet analysis, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, contract assets and liabilities, cash flow impacts, and other operating drivers that influence financial performance and forecast outlooks.
• •Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business issues, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and translate analysis into recommendations for Finance and business leaders.
• •Leverage business intelligence, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting efficiency, strengthen analysis quality, and reduce manual effort across recurring finance processes.
• •Prepare executive-ready materials and commentary for presentations, including business reviews, forecast discussions, strategic planning materials, and special projects.
• •Support continuous improvement of finance processes, tools, reporting routines, and analytical capabilities while serving as a subject matter resource for junior analysts and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications:

• •Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related field with 6+ years of relevant financial analysis, FP&A, operations finance, or business support experience.
• •Demonstrated experience developing financial models, performing variance analysis, supporting forecasts, preparing business reviews, and synthesizing financial and operational data into insights.
• •Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, validate, interpret, and communicate complex financial information to support business decision-making.
• •Experience analyzing profitability, pricing, margin, revenue, working capital, cash flow, or other business performance drivers.
• •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP, planning, reporting, or business intelligence systems.
• •Experience with Power BI, OneStream, Power Query, Databricks, or similar reporting, data visualization, analytics, or automation platforms.
• •Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment, manage competing priorities, work independently, meet deadlines, and influence decisions through fact-based analysis.
• •Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop executive-ready summaries and partner effectively across Finance and business teams.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• •CPA, CMA, MBA, advanced analytics degree, Microsoft Power BI certification, data analytics certification, or equivalent professional credentials.
• •Prior experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, utility, operations, supply chain, or other complex multi-site business environments.
• •Experience supporting pricing, commercial analysis, backlog conversion, margin improvement, working capital, cash flow, or operational performance initiatives.
• •Experience with OneStream, Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, SQL, Alteryx, Microsoft Copilot, or similar analytics, automation, and AI-enabled technologies.
• •Experience supporting finance transformation, planning process improvement, reporting automation, dashboard development, KPI reporting, or broader continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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