Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Status : Exempt, Full Time

Location : Seattle, Washington / Remote Fridays

Pay Range : The full pay range for this job is $86,148 to $129,222 per year and the typical hiring range for this role is $107,685 to $118,453.

The actual offer will consider multiple factors including but not limited to education, experience, internal equity, and other job-relevant considerations.

About Us :

NorthStar Energy’s family of operating companies has a rich history of dedication and service throughout the western U.S.

Alaska, and Hawai’i. Our flagship companies in Alaska include Delta Western, Inlet Energy, and Alaska Petroleum Distributing.

We serve the big island of Hawai’i and Maui through four respected brands : Hawai’i Petroleum, Hawai’i Fuel Network, Ohana Fuels and Minit Stop.

In 2021, we welcomed The Jankovich Company in southern California to our family and were pleased to add our newest family member, CityServiceValcon, in 2022, distributing fuel and packaged lubricants throughout Montana, Idaho, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.

Combined, our companies earn more than $2B in annual revenue and employ nearly 1,000 employees. Visit www.nsenergy.com to learn more about us.

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for contributing to the growth, return expectation, and overall objectives of the company and its subsidiaries by actively handling the financial planning and analysis activities.

The position will interact regularly with Senior Leadership and will construct financial models for major projects that drive the strategic direction of the business.

Prospective candidates for the position must possess very strong financial and analytical skills along with an ambitious attitude and the ability to collaborate well with others.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Develop financial models and analyze financial and business data to support data-driven decision-making around new business opportunities, including entering new markets.
• Ad hoc analyses, including market and competitor analysis, merger & acquisition due diligence support, and valuation analyses.
• Drive the development of, and maintain, a driver-based long-range financial model for all NorthStar operations
• Lead the consolidation of annual budgeting, rolling monthly forecasting, and monthly performance reporting for NorthStar operations.
• Provide insights into historical and projected financial performance through analysis and interpretation of results.
• Support investment decisions through NPV / ROI modeling that analyzes trade-offs with direct connections to operational assumptions.
• Identify, develop, and implement operational improvements that yield efficiency and / or forecasting accuracy improvements.
• Lead and participate in various projects throughout the year.
• Be an authority for SpeakUp , including encouraging peers and staff to exhibit a safe and ethical culture.
• Understands and follows Company policies and procedures, including EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and the Saltchuk Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
• Effectively communicates regional / department goals and objectives.
• Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission, and Safety Vision.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance or accounting
• Advanced degree (CPA, MBA, CFA, or CTP) preferred.
• Must have 6+ years of relevant experience, particularly in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Must be willing to periodically travel as needed.
• Strong analytical / quantitative skills, critical thinking, and a highly developed curiosity to find useful insights in a timely manner.
• Modern finance skills (Advanced Excel, SQL, SAP knowledge).
• Experience with financing transactions or mergers & acquisition due diligence.
• Understanding of accounting concepts, financial documents, and how they interact.
• Solid understanding of finance theory.
• Very strong attention to detail as work is fast-paced and supports significant financial decisions.
• Self-starter, able to work in an unstructured environment, lead long-term projects, and proactively determine solutions.
• Familiarity with credit analysis, loan / debt agreements, banking services, and / or corporate treasury activities preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and social skills are required. Able to communicate financial concepts and reports to non-financial managers.

Benefits :

• Wellness Discount
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match and 3% Employer Discretionary Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Transportation Stipend
• ORCA Card
• Remote Fridays
• 2 personal days
• 3 weeks’ vacation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request an accommodation.