Analyst Business-Sr. (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary purpose:
This position as a Sr. Business Analyst plays a pivotal role within Tallgrass, facilitating strategic decision-making and operational excellence across our project management executing and operations. By analyzing sales and demand trends, you will provide critical insights that guide project controls and scheduling, optimize project development and execution efficiency, and identify strategic growth opportunities. Your work directly influences our ability to deliver high-quality project initiatives and deliverables efficiently, aligning perfectly with our core values of prioritizing safety and quality, ensuring service excellence, maintaining top-notch quality standards, and fostering innovation in reporting insights critical to the success of project management program development and execution.
In addition to data analysis, you will manage essential reporting tools such as Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Operations Performance metrics and daily scorecards. These tools not only monitor our operational health of our program but also drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing operational errors and costs. Your role extends beyond data crunching; you will collaborate closely with the entire value chain of Project Management and product development teams to assess the feasibility and cost implications of new product initiatives. This collaborative effort ensures that our project portfolio remains competitive and aligned with market demands, further solidifying Tallgrass's position as a leader in energy infrastructure development.
As a key member of cross-functional teams, you will champion initiatives aimed at improving processes and outcomes across the organization. Your ability to generate insightful graphical data for executive presentations will play a crucial role in strategic decision-making at the highest levels. Moreover, you will actively support initiatives like program portfolio reporting protocols and dashboard development and operational excellence insights, contributing to our mission of continuously improving our project management and execution practices and delivering superior products to our investors and stakeholders.Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
- Experience with Crystal Reports, Power BI or other third-party reporting software.
- General understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to multiple business segments and internal and external customers/clients.
- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint, Power BI and Outlook.
- Established SQL skills in MS SQL and/or Oracle databases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collect and compile relevant data.
- Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
- Excellent ability to analyze information and think systematically.
- Strong business analysis skills.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills; must communicate effectively with all levels of company personnel.
- Ability to handle databases and understand technology-driven business intelligence tools.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
- Effectively communicate to team and management (both verbal and written) issues that relate to department goals and results.
- Must be able to work effectively with our team and related departments within the organization.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.
- Ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, and complete duties and projects consistent to department objectives with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to work in a regulated environment that includes handling of sensitive company and customer information.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None.
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or Engineering.
- Experience in the natural gas industry or regulated natural gas transportation environment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of FERC regulatory and accounting rules as well as Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is desirable.
Other responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Market Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyzes estimating, cost and schedule variance trends helping project execution make strategic decisions on reporting cadence, scheduling, and strategic opportunities.
- Manages reporting tools such as weekly and monthly project performance, quarterly project performance, daily scorecards for safety, quality and field productions, and other key point indicators (KPI) and metrics that represent project execution health in almost a real time manner.
- Works with sales, R&D, product development and other groups to determine feasibility and cost of new product introductions.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve processes and outcomes.
- Generates graphical data for inclusion in senior leadership team and executive leadership team presentations
- Champion KPI teams by creating tools that allow for better messaging across the organization.
- Supports Project Management and Project Controls by reviewing project estimates and costing.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assemble, analyze and present information from various databases/datasets.
- Data requests as needed. These requests include those from including but not limited to Corporate, Regulatory, Accounting Internal Audit and Management.
- Builds SQL queries to extract data sets for analysis.
- Translate business needs into data modeling, analytical or tool-building initiatives.
- Utilize best practices to design, develop, and support Power BI report and visualizations.
- Assist and mentor the Analyst-Business Process.
- Thoroughly understand and apply appropriate business practices, rules of operation (Tariff) and rates to respective interstate natural gas rate schedules.
- Understand physical operations of interstate gas pipelines and incorporate into sound business recommendations.
- Effectively communicate issues which impact customers, financials and the goals of Business Management and Commercial Teams.
- Routinely evaluates monthly processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.
- Complete special projects, annual objectives and other duties as assigned.
ABOUT US
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
CO & NV currently -- Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
