Manager - Business Planning

Avangrid

The Role

Overview

Oversee headcount governance, budgeting, reporting, and team leadership for Avangrid Networks.

Key Responsibilities

  • budget analysis
  • headcount tracking
  • strategic projects
  • presentation development
  • objective management
  • team leadership

Tasks

-As needed, participate in initiatives related to Networks budgets, long term outlook preparation, rate case testimony and analysis, business cases, and industry benchmarking 10% -Coordination of budget and analysis for Planning & Regulatory Economics external services 5% -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% -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%

Requirements

  • mba
  • bachelor's
  • excel
  • powerbi
  • ifrs
  • 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. -MBA or other post-graduate degree preferred. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI) -Position requires strong technical, analytical, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. -Customer Centric (internal and/or external) -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. -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. -IFRS financial experience a plus.

Benefits

-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

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