Financial Analyst III, Capital Management

I. Job Summary

The Financial Analyst III – Capital Management is a member of the Finance department and will work cross functionally with other teams to analyze trends, forecast, metrics and perform analysis to support financial and operational business decisions as well as evaluate financial investment opportunities.

The Financial Analyst III – Capital Management is located at WM’s corporate office in Houston, Texas.  This is currently a hybrid role and reports to the Sr Finance Manager, Capital Management.  

• II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
• Report, analyze and interpret complex financial and non-financial information to transform and better inform key stakeholders.
• Reviews month-end capital results and provides input on deviations from budget or forecast, as applicable. Provides recommendations for capital allocation decisions and future capital initiatives and projects.  
• Provides assistance in preparing annual capital budgets, forecasts, reporting and financial reviews.  Ensures the highest quality of the deliverables.
• Leverages industry-leading process improvement methodologies and prior operational or financial experience to provide insights to management and development of key financial performance measures
• Develops, manages and/or participates in action plans to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of operating directives.
• Exhibits a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
• Proactively and effectively consults with other finance, accounting, area and corporate personnel in order to timely and efficiently achieve company-wide goals.
• Facilitate communication and understanding between key field finance and operations personnel and Corporate Finance.
• As requested, may participate in conducting project reviews, including validating economic return models and directing pro forma preparation and financial sensitivity analysis.
• Manage and conduct ad hoc analysis, as needed.
• III. Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job has no supervisory duties.
• IV. Qualifications
• The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
• A. Education and Experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Five (5) years previous experience (in addition to education requirement).

1. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
2. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
3. V. Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• None required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be in the Houston area; no relocations for this role.
• Strong understanding of WM’s operations and service capabilities, or an ability to become a quick study.
• Insatiably curious and collaborative problem solver with excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated individual that works well as part of a team but is also able to be a strong individual contributor.
• Demonstrates a customer-focused approach and ability to partner with stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Operations, Leadership) and other functions.
• Action-oriented and takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities and follows through to successful completion
• Detail-oriented, organized, and can balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.

Benefits:  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

#Li-Dh1

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real Id

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative.  This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property.  Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.