Manager - Business Planning

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• goal tracking
• team leadership
• headcount analysis
• budget coordination
• report development
• strategic projects

Tasks

-Manage and track all matters related to annual Networks objectives achievement including identifying issues, concerns or risks related goal achievement 15% -Management of a team of analysts. -Lead a team including performance management, mentoring, coaching, inspiring and engaging a team. Accountable for departmental results and ongoing development of team members. 20% -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% -Coordination of budget and analysis for Planning & Regulatory Economics external services 5% -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% -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%

Requirements

• mba
• bachelor’s
• ifrs
• excel
• power bi
• 8 years

What You Bring

-Additional skills include strategic mindset and ability to synthesize information identifying key elements to communicate at a senior leadership / executive level. -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. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI) -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. -Position requires strong technical, analytical, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. -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. -Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

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Benefits

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

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.

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