About Us

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

This role will be responsible for supporting financial modeling and analysis to assess the feasibility and profitability of potential investment opportunities. You will play an integral role in shaping our organization’s investment strategy and supporting accelerated growth.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate a wide range of investment options, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and new projects supporting our decarbonization goals. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models encompassing critical financial metrics, such as cash flow projections, return on investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and other relevant valuation methodologies.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support business development and cross functional initiatives.

• Prepare clear and concise investment reports and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

• Conduct due diligence to identify all relevant details of potential projects and analyze financial models and statements to assess their viability. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize investments and assist in deal structuring.

• Stay updated on industry trends, economic developments, and regulatory changes that may impact investment decisions. Use this information to enhance the accuracy and relevance of financial models.

• Assist Risk department in evaluating risks associated with potential investments, identifying key risk factors, and proposing mitigation strategies to minimize potential losses.

• Spearhead the effort to reduce results variability, analyzing root causes and driving forecasting improvements.

• Conduct thorough "Look Back Analysis" on past investments to evaluate their actual performance against initial projections. Identify key success factors and areas for improvement to enhance future investment strategies

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, MBA) are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

Required Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with 12 years of relevant experience or;

• Master’s degree in similar concentration with 8 years of relevant experience

• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• In addition, 2 -3 years’ experience in an energy field, investment banking, or strategic finance role

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k), with generous company match

• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$136,500 - 218,400

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.