[Remote] Finance Business Partner
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LUMA Energy is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making for the Engineering and Capital Programs department. The role focuses on ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded for reliable reporting and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance financial outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conducts financial analysis to assess business performance and support strategic initiatives, resulting in improved decision‑making
- Develops and maintains financial models to forecast results and guide financial planning efforts
- Provides recommendations to improve financial outcomes and enhance cost efficiencies
- Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to gather, analyze, and validate data for budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepares executive‑level reports and presentations to communicate financial insights to leadership
- Monitors key performance indicators to identify trends and recommend areas for improvement
- Participates in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to support internal controls and compliance
- Assists with preparing financial statements and regulatory reporting to ensure accurate and timely submission
- Supports FEMA reimbursement activities by validating project expenditure documentation and ensuring compliance with FEMA guidelines
- Conducts variance analysis to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions and operational results
- Stays current with industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain financial compliance and best practices
- Delivers training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance understanding and adoption of best practices
- Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations
- Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services
- Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field from an accredited university
- 5 years' experience with functional role responsibilities, working with financial planning and analysis or corporate finance
- Demonstrated experience developing financial models, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced Excel-based financial reporting tools
- Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing non-financial stakeholders
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to evaluate data and provide actionable insights
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or other designations would be considered a plus
- Experience working within a regulated industry, such as utilities or energy, is strongly preferred
- Prior experience with FEMA disaster recovery, grant compliance, or large-scale project reimbursement is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, preferably in Spanish and English
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