Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Mountain Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support PG&E in the North Coast/North Bay areas. The Business Analyst role is pivotal in driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency within utility vegetation management. With a bachelor's degree in business, finance, computing, economics, engineering, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of four years' specialized experience in financial planning and regulatory cost recovery specific to vegetation management, they bring essential expertise to the team. Utilizing advanced Excel and SAP Business Warehouse, they conduct thorough data analysis, forecast program costs, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The Business Analyst plays a critical role in developing cost metrics, identifying trends in contractor billing, and spearheading process improvements to streamline operational costs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are integral as they communicate findings and recommendations to management and navigate evolving challenges within the utility sector, ensuring effective outcomes and sustained operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains program cost forecasting and accrual process and subsequent variance analysis (budget and forecast) with input from program management and regional offices.

• Develops and uses cost-related metrics in partnership with program management to develop recommendations related to business strategy and operations. Presents findings and recommendations to leaders.

• Develops new or revises existing data analysis to predict business outcomes selecting from various complex variables.

• Develops and maintains cost analysis processes that ensure appropriate regulatory cost categorization and identify trends in contractor billing.

• Manages small to mid-size cost-related process improvements.

• Compiles supporting documentation for regulatory filings (General Rate Case /Wildfire Mitigation Plan).

Work Location – The office location will be determined and strategically placed to cover the geographic service territory identified by the PG&E Representative.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Computing, Economics, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.

• Minimum four (4) years of related work experience (financial planning, cost/budget management, and regulatory cost recovery).

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel analysis of operational and/or financial information, including data connection and manipulation of data via Analysis for Office from SAP Business Warehouse & Financials, or similar database.

• Experienced application of Vegetation Management operational and cost processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals and initiatives.

• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and analytical skills to identify and support business changes.

• MBA or graduate degree preferred.

• Increasing responsibilities supporting program management objectives and track record or providing results-focused business/program support.

• Creative problem skills to develop solutions.

• Strong presentation and communication skills to deliver findings and recommendations to various levels of management.

• Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity.

Compensation – $37.00 Hourly, Non-exempt

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer. Travel may be required.

Work Environment

• Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise.

Benefits

Premium Health Coverage for Employee and Dependents (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

40 Hours Paid Vacation

7 Paid Holidays

5 Paid Sick Days

401k – 4% Match

Pre-Employment Controlled Substances Testing of Applicants.

All applicants to whom the Company has given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to a pre-employment Controlled Substances test and must receive a negative result as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mountain Engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Mountain Engineering will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Mountain Engineering, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Mountain Engineering mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Mountain Engineering employees, or to Mountain Engineering's resume database will be considered Mountain Engineering property.