Program Consultant – Utility Finance & Energy Efficiency

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, women-owned consulting and advisory firm exclusively serving the power and utilities sector. We help utilities deliver energy programs, manage capital projects, and improve operational performance.

We’re hiring a Program Consultant with strong utility financial experience to support energy efficiency initiatives. You’ll lead forecasting, financial analysis, and continuous improvement efforts supporting one of our utility clients—while helping document and streamline core financial processes that keep the program running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Build and manage bottom-up forecasts and budgets for energy efficiency programs
Analyze actuals vs. forecast and conduct variance reviews with internal and client teams
Apply utility accounting standards to ensure accurate financial tracking
Evaluate energy savings, program ROI, and investment performance
Document financial workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement
Lead initiatives that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across program, finance, and engineering teams
Communicate financial insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting—must include utilities or energy program work
Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and investment evaluation
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; reporting tool proficiency a plus
Experience with utility regulatory and reporting requirements
Strong communicator with the ability to translate data into decisions
Process-driven and improvement-minded