Analyst/ Consultant
NewGen Strategies & Solutions is a management consulting firm specializing in Energy, Water, and Solid Waste. The Financial Analyst/ Consultant role involves developing financial models, analyzing data sets, and supporting solid waste clients while occasionally assisting with water utility analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial models in Microsoft Excel to help solid waste utilities and departments forecast costs, revenues, and performance indicators
- Analyze large data sets, including financial, demographic, customer, and service/billing data
- Create clear, user-friendly data visualizations, dashboards, and charts
- Communicate results through written reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research (e.g., benchmarking rates/fees, service levels, and cost drivers)
- Build subject matter expertise in solid waste services (collection, disposal, recycling, organics, system planning), while occasionally supporting water-related analysis
- Collaborate with colleagues across NewGen’s Water, Solid Waste, and Energy practices
Skills
- Undergraduate degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Math, or another quantitative field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a finance- or data-related role
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with core financial concepts (e.g., inflation, depreciation, discount rates, operating costs, capital planning, debt metrics/coverage concepts)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with advanced Excel features (VBA, Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI)
- Experience in solid waste, utilities, or local government
- Knowledge of programming languages for data analysis (Python, R, SQL)
- Experience with GIS or spatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS)
Benefits
- Annual bonus of 8%, contingent on individual and company performance
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Flexible work schedules (while being mindful of client deadlines)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Office snacks and occasional team lunches / activities
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