Job Description
Financial Analyst - Morgantown, WV
At Hope Utilities, you can build more than a career - you can make a difference. Our employees deliver essential services that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member can thrive.
We foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports your growth, well-being, and success both at work and at home. We encourage fresh thinking, embrace new ideas, and empower employees to challenge conventional approaches. When you join Hope, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, celebrates achievements, and invests in helping you reach your full potential.

Job Details:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst supports the Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, M&A, and financial reporting activities. This role provides analytical support to help drive informed decision-making across the organization, with a focus on learning and development within the natural gas industry.

Key Responsibilities:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assist in the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with business units.
  • Support M&A and ad hoc analysis for executive management.
  • Prepare and distribute standard monthly financial reports and variance analyses.
  • Support financial performance tracking and identify trends or anomalies.
  • Maintain and update financial models under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Conduct basic financial analysis to support project evaluations and operational decisions.
  • Assist in monitoring cost and revenue trends across departments.
  • Provide support for rate case preparation and regulatory filings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and ensure accuracy.
  • Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Support audit preparation and documentation efforts.
  • Prepare presentations for executives, investors, banks, and board of directors

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The team member in this role will:

  • Serve as an Individual Contributor without supervisory responsibilities.
  • Support and contribute towards team goals and objectives.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES 

  • Understanding of utility finance, rate structures, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and analysis.
  • Analytical, problem assessment, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), financial software (Onestream), and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Ability to work independently and part of a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the energy or utilities sector.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS      

The ideal candidate must be able to complete the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

  • Remain stationary at a designated workspace for 80% of the time.
  • Move self in different positions to accomplish various tasks throughout the office space.
  • Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery as necessary.
  • Communicate with others to accurately exchange information and ideas.
  • Observe details at close range.

 

WORK CONTEXT  

  • Minimum travel for work-related purposes is expected 10% which includes some overnight visits to locations and industry events.
  • This is a full-time exempt salaried position.  
Information at a Glance
Requisition Id:  1080
Company Name:  Hope Gas Inc.
Job Location:  HOPE HEADQUARTERS - MORGANTOWN
Department:  Rates & Regulations
Posting Start Date:  7/8/26

We are people of deep and strong faith, who know right is right and wrong is wrong…and who care deeply about those we call family – including those we work alongside.

We are taught by our parents and grandparents to value and cherish the land we farm, the woods we hunt, the waters where we fish, and the fresh mountain air we breathe…and to ensure those treasures are left behind us for our children and their children – better than we found them.

Every day we wake up to the simple question: how can we bring more HOPE to the families and businesses we serve and create a better future for the generations that follow us?

At Hope Gas, our values – Faith, Family, and Integrity – are more than words. They are the foundation that guides how we serve our customers, support one another, and show up every day across West Virginia.

 

Hope Gas is a Local Distribution Company (LDC) that proudly provides gas service to approximately 140,000 residential, industrial, and commercial customers in 39 West Virginia counties. We monitor and maintain more than 7000 miles of pipelines that safely deliver West Virginia natural gas to many homes and commercial and industrial sites. We currently employ more than 600 employees working right here in our beautiful Mountain State with the sole purpose of staying true to our company’s mission and vision in West Virginia.

Learn more at HopeGas.com