Sr Financial Systems Analyst

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITIONPrimary Duties1. Directs and conducts complex and strategic financial analyses and research in such areas as expense performance, capital spending, purchasing, leasing, depreciation, net investment, peer company performance and other special projects. Knows and uses advanced financial analysis concepts, practices and procedures.2. Retrieves data from company databases and reporting systems. Compiles complex data and prepares clear, transparent reports, graphs and presentations for management. Coordinates with the IT department to maintain the performance of reporting databases planning applications and investigates and resolves data integrity issues.3. Develops financial or economic models. Reviews financial data collected from multiple sources for accuracy and completeness. Uses data to prepare various analyses to support the department's reporting responsibilities. Identifies trends and provides actionable insights to improve processes and financial performance.4. Collaborates with the facilities management team to analyze operating expenses and capital expenditures. Support decision making related to facilities investments and maintenance.5. Partners with the procurement team to provide financial insights to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost efficiencies.6. Coordinates the development of the annual budget for the procurement and facilities groups. Communicates with various internal partners when gathering financial information for budgets and forecasts. May represent the department on enterprise teams. Provides guidance to other divisions and departments in the formulation of their annual expense and capital budgets.7. Conducts audit of financial records. Recognizes missing or incomplete information and inconsistencies or anomalies in financial research. Identifies business process problems, makes decisions and finds solutions based on interpretation of policies and procedures.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducational/Experience LevelRequires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics and a minimum of three years' experience in financial analysis or accounting; or equivalent.Communication Skills:Requires excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and external partners at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical and/or complex nature.Numeric Skills:Requires strong analytical skills and ability to perform independent analysis using complex statistical, financial and accounting methods. Must be able to perform analyses using complex statistical, financial and accounting methods.Computer Skills:Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access and Power Point to create complex financial documents, reports, graphs and presentations.Experience with Microsoft Office, Oracle, Hyperion Essbase and Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, Lease Accelerator, and SAP Ariba strongly preferred.Physical Demands:Requires performing activities including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, using office equipment, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and/or lifting.Work Conditions:Works in an office environment.May require travel to other offices, including possible overnight travel.Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Job Family:Accounting