Financial Analyst I (Denver, CO, US, 80202)

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:        

As a Financial Analyst on our FP&A team, you’ll be part of the group that supports the company’s most critical decisions. During your first year, you’ll learn how to forecast, analyze, model, and communicate financial results—while partnering with teams in Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, IT, and other Corporate Functions. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role designed to help you grow into a strong FP&A professional.

 

YOU WILL LEARN AND SUPPORT:

 

• Assist in building and updating models for forecasting REVENUE/MARGIN/OPEX/CAPEX (drivers, assumptions, sensitivities).
• Develop clear variance analysis (what changed, why it changed, what it means).
• Prepare monthly dashboards and recurring reporting packages with clear takeaways.
• Support planning cycles: forecasts, budgets, and long-range planning.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs and translate business activity into financial insight.

 

YOU WILL BUILD TOWARD OWNING:

• Own portions of monthly reporting (specific functions/cost centers) as you ramp.
• Improve templates or reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.
• Support ERP modernization workstreams (testing, validation, reporting improvements).
• Contribute to special projects (ROI analysis, spend effectiveness, operational efficiency).

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK YOU MAY DO:

• Build a dashboard summarizing spend trends and drivers for a corporate function.
• Run scenarios (e.g., hiring changes, project timing, investment tradeoffs) and summarize implications.
• Help streamline a forecast template or automate a recurring report.

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

 

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or similar (new grads welcome).
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excel fundamentals (formulas, pivot tables, basic data cleanup).
• Clear communication skills (can explain the “so what,” not just the numbers).
• Growth mindset: curious, coachable, and eager to learn.

 

PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED):

• Internship/co-op/project experience in finance, analytics, operations, or accounting.
• Power BI (or similar) experience from internships, coursework, or projects.
• Exposure to Python and/or SQL (beginner level is fine).
• Familiarity with ERP/planning/reporting tools (SAP, Oracle, Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.).

 

NOTE FOR CANDIDATES:

If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every preferred item, we still encourage you to apply. We’re hiring for capability, learning agility, potential, and positive attitude.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & FLEXIBILITY:

Downtown Denver HQ.  Opportunity to collaborate across multiple corporate functions.  Global team exposure. Supportive work life balance culture.

 

COMPENSATION:                           

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting.  Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.  The range of starting pay for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 per year.   

 

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

 

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

 

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [email protected].

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through April 17, 2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.