Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst? Utilities O&M (Contract to Hire)Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, INPay Rate: $60?$70/hourWork Schedule: Remote Mondays & Fridays; Onsite Tuesdays?ThursdaysContract Length: 1 Year (Strong possibility of extension or full-time conversion)Contract Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens? No visa sponsorships)Position SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with strong FP&A experience to support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis within the utilities industry. This role will play a critical part in the financial planning cycle, working closely with stakeholders across real estate, facilities, and operational functions. The analyst will support leadership with actionable insights, scenario modeling, and reporting to help drive efficient financial operations.This is a contract-to-hire role, ideal for professionals with strong experience in FP&A within utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors. A background in real estate and facilities management is a strong plus.Key ResponsibilitiesLead financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned utility O&M cost centersPartner with business units and operational leaders to gather inputs and support cost managementTrack actual vs. budgeted spend and provide monthly performance reporting with insights and recommendationsSupport development of multi-year financial plans and O&M investment strategiesPrepare financial presentations and reports for executive leadership and planning committeesDevelop driver-based models to support scenario planning and cost optimizationIdentify process improvement opportunities in forecasting, tracking, and financial governanceAssist with ad hoc analyses and special projects related to real estate, facility spend, and capital/O&M alignmentRequired Qualifications5?8+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, preferably in utilities, energy, or infrastructureHands"‘on experience with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) financial planningProficient in Excel, financial modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar)Strong analytical, problem"‘solving, and communication skillsExperience working with operational leaders, engineers, or real estate teams on cost controlAbility to explain financial insights to non"‘finance audiences and drive data"‘informed decisionsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting real estate and facilities financial operationsFamiliarity with utility industry regulations and cost recovery frameworksExperience with capital vs. O&M allocation, lease accounting, or asset lifecycle managementComfortable working in fast"‘paced, matrixed organizations and collaborating across finance and operations #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Financial Analyst - Utilities O&M (Contract to Hire)