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The Financial Analyst (Treasury/FP&A) is a career professional with knowledge of analytic principles, practices, concepts, and theories in Treasury Management & FP&A. The incumbent works closely with the Assistant Treasurer to provide input on various projects supporting effective execution of Treasury responsibilities and corporate budget and financial forecasting. The incumbent is responsible for performing various Treasury activities, such as cash management, cash forecasting and funding, risk management activities, debt covenant compliance and credit metric monitoring. The incumbent will also participate in the development of financial business plans that align with the strategic business goals and business planning schedule of Cleco. The incumbent will assist with a range of tasks and projects as requested to support the above-mentioned Treasury/FP&A responsibilities.  The incumbent contributes to the continual improvement of Treasury & FP&A processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.Provide input in the development of strategies to improve the services that Treasury provides to the organization, specifically related to determining corporate cash requirements and maintaining appropriate cash flowSets/approves the cash position for various companies on a rotating basis; reviews bank activity to ensure accurate payment processingTake necessary actions to ensure short-term and long-term liquidity needs are met; constantly improve reporting and analysis of actual and projected cash flow and cash requirements of Cleco; provide timely communications on expected credit facility draws/repayments as compared to business planParticipate in the development of financial business plans by providing analytical, forecasting, reporting and project support to FP&A leadership team; analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvementsParticipate in the development of operational policies and procedures; ensure all aspects of daily cash operations are handled with accuracy and that policies and procedures are followed; recommend updates as appropriatePerform or review monthly General Ledger account reconciliations and quarterly flux analysis as requiredAssist in the onboarding of new clients and employees, and in departmental and companywide system implementationsParticipate in the administration of bank setup, cash forecasting, and investment management from various business units and corporate departments; respond to audit inquiries as requiredCollaborate with Treasury & FP&A teams and prioritize deliverables to achieve project objectives as scheduled; produce work competently without continual supervision; consider future implications beyond immediate problemsAssists the Assistant Treasurer in monitoring key credit metrics, including understanding the methodology used by each rating agency to calculate key credit metrics, how various financial transactions may impact credit metrics, reconciliation of historical rating agency calculations vs. Company calculations and providing communications to management regarding issues impacting Cleco credit ratingsPrepare board distribution materials and monitor distribution tests, commitments, etc..Assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasksContribute innovative ideas to develop and drive continuous improvement of the functionParticipate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations and improve efficiencyAssists with establishing and maintaining SAP debt and investment instruments, including rate resets and month-end processingAssists with maintaining/reviewing comprehensive tracker for debt covenant compliance; coordinate quarterly treasury meetings to review debt covenant complianceAssists with developing and maintaining the FAS 107 Fair Market Value quarterly reportAssist with preparation of pension reconciliations and SOX certifications as requiredChampion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or other business-related field3-5+ years of related experience in Treasury Management or similar finance functions preferredExperience with financial systems/SAP preferredExperience with Microsoft tools and applications requiredKnowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes preferredBasic understanding of debt capital markets preferredStrong, problem-solving, critical thinking, planning, and project management skillsWillingness and ability to learn new technologies on the jobProficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a professional and collegial mannerStrong customer focus and employee experience mindsetProgression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

Building Organizational Talent*Building PartnershipsLeading TeamsBusiness AcumenCommunicationCourageBuilding Self-InsightBuilding Talent*Driving for ResultsEnergizing the OrganizationDriving ExecutionBuilding Trusting RelationshipsDriving InnovationPlanning and OrganizingSafetyEstablishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL                                                                                

Financial Reporting & Data AnalysisPlanning, Forecasting, BudgetingIndustry and Business KnowledgeRisk ManagementFinancial ModelingBusiness PartneringM&A AnalysisGovernance and Internal ControlTreasury Management

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.