What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Financial Analyst position at Tomorrow RNG?
This position is not remote and based in a regional office in McKinney, Tx
Position Summary
The Financial Analyst supports Tomorrow RNG’s Finance and Operations teams by assisting with budget preparation, monthly reporting, and cost tracking. This role provides exposure to all facets of renewable natural gas financial management, including operations finance, project accounting, and capital planning. It is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented analyst seeking growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements, operating reports, and variance analyses, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness for both site-level and corporate reporting.
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial and operational data from RNG plants, vendors, and departments to support performance tracking and variance explanations.
• Participate in regular spend review meetings with Finance, Operations, and Business Services to monitor budget utilization, review vendor costs, and anticipate upcoming expenses related to personnel, equipment, vehicles, and capital projects.
• Assist in reconciling accounts and supporting month-end close activities, including reviewing expense classifications, ensuring proper project coding, and preparing accrual entries as needed.
• Maintain and update financial tracking tools, including OPEX, CAPEX, and personnel budget templates, to ensure current and accurate financial data across all RNG locations.
• Support capital project tracking, including maintaining spend-to-date logs, assisting with purchase order reviews, and calculating ROI, payback periods, or cost-benefit analyses under guidance from senior finance staff.
• Collaborate with plant managers, accounting, and business services teams to ensure timely submission and approval of expense reports, vendor invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing reports and dashboards summarizing key financial and operational metrics for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in quarterly and annual budget preparation, helping collect data from departments and ensuring budget alignment with corporate objectives.
• Support audit and compliance activities, assisting in data gathering, reconciliations, and financial documentation requests.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, identifying ways to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline data collection, and increase visibility into spending and performance trends.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations analysis (energy or construction preferred).
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Smartsheet, or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to learning.
Work Environment & Travel
• This position is based in a regional office with occasional visits to field sites or vehicle yards as needed
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000