Lead Analyst - FP&A Investment Planning
Avangrid
Lead FP&A analyst overseeing capital project portfolio and investment planning for utilities.
16 days ago ago
$103,939 - $129,924
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Orange, CT
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
portfolio planning
process improvement
portfolio monitoring
compliance measurement
risk management
financial allocation
- Leads planning, project teams, sponsors, and executives in discussions regarding the operating company performance and provides recommendations involving ideation of projects, change controls and prioritization of the capital project portfolio to align forecasts with regulatory approvals and commitments. Requires weighing competing factors, presenting scenarios, and resolving gaps in the portfolio to identify and solve most often complex problems. (20% P)
- Recognizes and recommends innovative process improvements and best practices to resolve business area and planning issues. Incorporates the use of new or enhancement of current tools to accomplish process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness. (10% S)
- Communicates with business area leaders, executives, project teams, and peers to understand issues and propose resolution. Builds rapport, actively listens, and creates an atmosphere of approachability to facilitate information sharing. May be required to present monthly results and projections, discuss issues and agree to course corrections. (10% P)
- Monitor and control the portfolio of capital projects attributable to a group of operating companies within a particular state (s). This includes creating and initial plan, assessing trends, validating forecasts, tracking regulatory approvals, identifying gaps, and recommending course corrections. This is the key person responsible for the cross-section view of the operating company and understanding the implications on changes to regulatory and plan performance. This is critical role in rate case preparations and rate case decision implementation and adherence as it relates to the capital portfolio. (30% P)
- Plans and organizes own work day and tasks working without direct supervision to initiate change to work practices or policies or their own personal working style, understand the operational environment and adapt accordingly, and act proactively and with integrity. (10% P)
- Measures compliance to goals, guarantees approvals are in place, realigns business area targets, and reports on these measures and metrics to senior executives. Determines how and when funds should be reallocated between portfolios and identifies potential risks. Ensures spending occurs at the appropriate operating company and balance is maintained as projects are introduced, changed and deferred.(10% P)
What you bring
sap
project portfolio
cpa
pmp
mba
excel
- Proficiency in SAP and project portfolio management systems
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or MBA preferred
- Utility experience preferred.
- Utility experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, engineering, business, or related field
- Candidates should have broad experience leveraging their analytical expertise in a wide variety business situations and feel comfortable using this expertise to help other team members.
- Understands, applies and ensures compliance with project management practices and standards. Possess the ability to assess current project status, implement tracking metrics, and assess the effects on portfolio. (10% S)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or MBA
- Seven years of experience in finance, accounting, project management, engineering or related field.
- Proficiency in SAP (required) and project portfolio management systems (preferred).
- Must have excellent analytical skills, top tier Excel and PowerPoint skills, and strong leadership skills.
- Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
- Award winning student loan debt repayment program
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- 12% 401(k) Match
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous PTO policy
- Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs
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Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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