Manager - Business Planning

Avangrid

The Role

Overview

Leads headcount governance, financial analysis, reporting, and team for Avangrid Networks.

Key Responsibilities

  • team management
  • headcount tracking
  • budget analysis
  • strategic projects
  • report development
  • goal tracking

Tasks

-Management of a team of analysts. -Manage the Headcount tracking and evaluation activities, partnering with the People & Organization area and the various Networks teams, to provide analysis for actuals performance vs budget, rate cases. Identifies risks associated with budget/REVs, summarizing key drivers of budget variances and identifying actions to Networks Leadership 20% -Serves within the Planning & Regulatory Economics organization coordinating strategic projects, evaluating, and implementing best practices across the different areas and jurisdictions. Participate in Networks-wide projects in support of Global initiatives or Networks CEO driven initiatives. 10% -Develop presentations, communications and reports for the Avangrid Management Committee meetings, Networks CEO Governance Management Committee Meetings as well as the Networks and AVANGRID Board Meetings 20% -As needed, participate in initiatives related to Networks budgets, long term outlook preparation, rate case testimony and analysis, business cases, and industry benchmarking 10% -Lead a team including performance management, mentoring, coaching, inspiring and engaging a team. Accountable for departmental results and ongoing development of team members. 20% -Coordination of budget and analysis for Planning & Regulatory Economics external services 5% -Manage and track all matters related to annual Networks objectives achievement including identifying issues, concerns or risks related goal achievement 15%

Requirements

  • 8 years
  • bachelor's
  • mba
  • excel
  • power bi
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Minimum 8 years of experience performing operational financial analysis with responsibility for managing large cross-functional efforts (projects, processes, teams) and proven track record for identifying, recommending and implementing process improvements as part of business performance management. -Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting, or other related fields of study with an emphasis on critical thinking and analytic skills. -IFRS financial experience a plus. -Position requires strong technical, analytical, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI) -Additional skills include strategic mindset and ability to synthesize information identifying key elements to communicate at a senior leadership / executive level. -Proven ability to collaborate, influence and get work done with/through others at multiple levels of the organization including executive interaction with credibility and integrity. -MBA or other post-graduate degree preferred. -Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

Benefits

-Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs -Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses -Supportive and inclusive work environment -Award winning student loan debt repayment program -12% 401(k) Match -Generous PTO policy -Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility -Tuition Assistance

The Company

About Avangrid

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Smart Grids

Grid Infrastructure

Power Generation

Natural Gas Utilities

Electric Vehicles

Charging Infrastructure

Energy Storage

Clean Heat

Building Electrification

Integrated System Planning

Distribution Grid Operations

Digital Customer Experience

Sustainable Industrialization

Hydrogen Energy

Smart Meter Deployment

Grid Automation