Lead, Financial Analyst job at American Water in Camden, NJ

Title: Lead, Financial Analyst

Location: Camden, NJ, US, 8102

Hybrid

Department: Finance

Job Description:

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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Primary Role

This job is a lead analyst who develops recommendations through strategic analysis, ensures accurate financial reporting, and provides valuable insights that influence key business decisions for American Water’s Regulated revenues. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams including State Finance Leadership, Operations, and Regulatory Services to optimize revenue planning and support business growth and achievement of business objectives.

Critical financial functions for this role include budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. As a Principal Revenue Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex revenue processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and developing financial models that support the company’s long-term objectives. The person must have an advanced ability to communicate financial analysis, results, forecasts and projections to all levels within the organization from Operations to Executive Leadership

Important Information

Posted range is $83,550-137,380

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Work Environment

Primarily Office Environment

Hybrid work schedule 3 days in the office 2 days offsite.

This position offers the flexibility of being based in Camden NJ or within our footprint.

Key Accountabilities

Lead revenue analysis, forecasting, trend analysis, and variance reporting.

Develop and maintain complex revenue and financial models using regression analysis and/or other statistical methods to assess business performance and inform strategic decisions.

Analyze customer and usage data to identify revenue opportunities, new trends, track KPIs, and provide actionable insights to management and senior leadership.

Manage the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports for internal stakeholders.

Support business planning and budgeting efforts by providing revenue projections and analysis of key perform