Director Financial Analysis & Projects_

Columbus

**Director, Financial Analysis and Projects**

_We are looking for a finance professional with a unique combination of skills for this newly created position. Do you have a strategic mindset and enjoy the consultative approach? Are you a creative thinker with regulatory and project management experience? If so, we want your energy at NiSource._

*We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)**

**Job Summary**

The Director, Financial Analysis & Projects manages a team focused on coordinating all finance functions to frame, analyze, and recommend paths forward on emerging enterprise-wide value creation opportunities and decisions. The Director guides the financial analysis of various material and emerging strategic projects related to the enterprise, such as proposed legislation/regulations, investment opportunities, key business decisions and implementation of new technologies or processes.

**Essential Functions**

+ Leads preparation of economic analysis to determine capital allocation, prioritization and other projects to assure financial targets are attained

+ Directs the preparation of comprehensive assessments and economic analyses of potential projects

+ Directs the development of team’s process excellence, especially prioritization, project plans and reviews

+ Publicizes and promotes capabilities and availability of financial analysis throughout the company

+ Assists Finance leaders in development of documents and presentations for use with NiSource senior leaders

+ Provides accurate and reliable financial forecasts and analyses

+ Accurately assesses the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow

+ Analyzes, develops and makes recommendations for financing requirements, including the amount, mix, duration and timing

+ Works closely with regulatory departments to analyze filing options, recommend action and coordinate supporting documentation to ensure strategies and outcomes which positively impact segment's financial results

+ Supports senior leaders with tracking progress against goals, preparation of board materials, and internal and external financial communications

+ Leads diverse team of qualified individuals with authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop and performance manage

**Required Qualifications For Position**

+ Bachelor's Degree Finance, Accounting or related field

+ 10+ years Experience in finance, accounting or related field

+ 4-6 years Experience in utility industry

+ Proficient financial analysis and modeling skills, including an understanding of and ability to calculate discounted cash flow, internal rate of return, economic value added, various financial ratios, earnings per share, and other significant metrics

+ Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

+ Knowledge of advanced financial analysis techniques

+ Effectively manages and develops employees to build a motivated, performing team

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization

+ Is skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote common cause; communicates and executes on a compelling vision

+ Excellent leadership presence; can establish credibility quickly and possesses the ability to develop productive business relationships

**Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position** ​

+ Master's Degree MBA

+ 1-3 years Strategy/Consulting experience

+ 1-3 years Understanding of rate design and how it affects regulated utilities

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire

**Work Authorization**

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

**Inclusion & Diversity**

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

**By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.**

**Safety Statement**

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

**Salary Range:**

$150,900.00 - $226,300.00

**Posting Start Date:**

2024-06-26

**Posting End Date (if applicable):**

2024-07-10

**Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.