JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team with a dedicated focus on Capital Expenditures (CapEx). In this high-impact role, you will lead the financial planning, reporting, and analysis of capital investments across the company. You will partner closely with project managers, operations, engineering, and accounting to ensure disciplined capital management and alignment with strategic investment goals.

This role requires strong financial acumen, project-based reporting experience, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the tracking, reporting, and forecasting of capital project spending, including monthly variance analysis vs. budget and forecast.
• Provide actionable insights and commentary on budget-to-actual variances across capital initiatives.
• Drive the annual capital planning process, collaborating with business units to develop project budgets and multi-year investment plans.
• Review and evaluate project funding requests, business cases, and investment justifications to support strategic and financial objectives.
• Prepare detailed reporting and dashboards for leadership and capital steering committees.
• Ensure proper capitalization, asset classification, and compliance with internal accounting policies and GAAP.
• Partner with Accounting to support accurate monthly and quarterly CapEx accruals and fixed asset reconciliation.
• Enhance and maintain CapEx reporting models, tools, and templates to support automation and transparency.
• Support long-range planning by modeling future capital investment needs and return profiles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field such as Math, Data Analytics or Statistics.
• A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 3+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, with a focus on expense management.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Hyperion) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Comfortable managing large datasets and distilling insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to perform on-site inspections.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas service across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States. 

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025. 

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers.  We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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