Financial Analyst/Management Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description: 

Arcadis is looking to hire a Financial Analyst to support the Financial Services Group within our Business Advisory Practice. The position is listed as Charlotte, North Carolina but location of the professional is flexible, with a preference for our east coast Southern locations, and Mid-West locations.

As an Analyst, you will work directly with Senior and Principal Consultants on Financial related engagements such as Utility (Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Solid Waste, etc.) rate and fees studies, municipal bond issuance support, evaluating project financial effectiveness and feasibility, and long-term capital funding plans projects.  You will be responsible for supporting efforts under the supervision of a Senior or Principal Consultant (financial modeling, industry related research, etc.), ensuring analyses are accurately completed, and developing reports and presentations to be delivered to our clients.

Role accountabilities:

As a Financial Analyst you will utilize analytical skills in the development of financial and economic models, utility rate studies, utility pricing models, other financials studies, valuation or governmental regionalization/consolidation assignments to plan and develop solutions for our clients. You will have the opportunity to learn and utilize existing Arcadis financial models in the support of financial studies, as well as develop unique financial models for use in project decision support, including financial models to develop revenue/operating expense scenarios in support of project financing. 

In addition to the aforementioned accountabilities, you will also: 

• Ensure the integrity of analysis and calculations.
• Analyze client financial information from sources such as Annual Financial Reports, Budgets, and Bond Documents.
• Prepare industry research assignments such as rate surveys and financial benchmarking comparisons.
• Become familiar with industry standards and practices for municipal rate setting and fee development.
• Develop reports and presentations in support of financial analysis including reporting findings and recommendations.
• Will utilize strong analytical skills and ability to apply logic to solve problems.
• Use computer skills to support a variety of internal and external programs.
• Exercise your ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously, with strong organizational skills.
• Present with excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers and department staff.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Finance or Economics, and/or Engineering or Science related discipline combined with Masters in Finance/Economics (MBA, MPA)
• Self-motivated and flexible individual willing to take on new challenges.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to multitask effectively with strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education requirements (MS or PhD)
• Professional license (e.g., EIT/PE or GIT/PG)
• Preferred Masters in Finance/Economics related discipline (MBA, MPA)
• List certifications, specific software knowledge, etc.
• Relevant experience in the Water, Energy, Utilities and/or Industrial sectors a plus, but not required.
• Pursuing ASA, CPA, CFA, CGFM, CMA, PE or equivalent credentials a benefit.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, and/or Project.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $78,000.

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