Financial Planning Analyst

Description

• Review and perform day-to-day accounting and budgeting functions including project/work order maintenance, project/task setup, monthly manual accrual journal entries, expense coding support, etc.
• Actively monitor capital projects and make forecast changes as needed to match revised construction plans and monitor operations and maintenance expenses to support corporate targets.
• Solve business problems and analyze business results.
• Responsible for the planning and budgeting function, including business case development and preparation of capital governance documentation supporting capital project approval.
• Develop line of business goals, objectives and operating budgets.
• Full responsibility to provide accurate and timely response to annual operating plan and budget requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, financial target dissemination among functions/departments, full utilization of labor resources, identification of support function labor requirements, and preparation and delivery of leadership presentations.
• Analyzes financial results compared to budget or forecast expectations by examining cost data, following up on major variances and requesting explanations from appropriate functions/departments.
• Responsible for complex regulatory support which includes rate cases, regulatory assets or liabilities, mechanism/tracker filings as well as other filings as required.
• Assist business partners with the identification and quantification of process improvements and lead the implementation of improvements.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of computer systems used for budgeting, including the ability to train junior employees on how to use the computer system to input, retrieve and display budget/forecast information. Possess the expertise to modify standard reports where applicable or, if necessary, create ad-hoc reports. Be able to lead system upgrades and testing if needed.
• Note: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week at one of our local offices, located in Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley), Louisville, KY, or Providence, RI. #INDPPL
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and FERC Classification of accounts.
• Uphold above average interpersonal skills for continuous interaction with all levels of management and administrative staff.
• Advanced degree including MBA, CPA or CGMA, as well as knowledge or experience in the energy/power industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, marketing or related field and a minimum of five years experience in a finance related field.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance