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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