Financial Analyst II / Senior Financial Analyst - RRE Midwest Finance FP&A

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Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for the day-to-day overall cost management, accounting and financial analysis, business planning and all key operational finance functions to support the Regulated & Renewable Energy (RRE) Midwest organization from a jurisdictional and functional basis. This position will provide direct support to the multiple leaders within the RRE organization with a budget oversight and responsibility of O&M and capital spend of approximately ~$400M.

This position provides end user financial reporting support for management, operational and external reporting. This position requires a blended knowledge of technical and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. This position works closely with the organization to analyze and report variances, trends and plans. This position will analyze and develop the consolidated financials for all jurisdictional reporting and forecasting. This position will define and improve current and future reporting requirements and understand how those requirements impact source databases and reports. This position will work closely with project teams to test database and reporting solutions as well as participate on various project teams to develop new reporting solutions. This position also helps ensure adherence to GAAP, internal company financial policies and procedures (i.e. Capital and O&M Charging guidelines, etc..) particularly related to collaborating with CARG (Corporate Accounting Research Group) and Fixed Assets as needed. This position is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of standard financial reports and requires timely response to end user inquiries/issues. Position will provide Regulatory knowledge includes familiarity with environmental clause cost management, and other pass-through items for all jurisdictions to support various reporting and requirements. Effective leadership, communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position as the incumbent is responsible for functions that cross and impact multiple fleet sites, regions and jurisdictions.

Location: This position will be based in either Plainfield, Indiana OR  Cincinnati, Ohio

Additional Locations in Ohio: Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati area,

Additional Locations in Indiana: Plainfield, Avon, Southport, Beech Grove, Center Grove, Greenwood, New Palestine, Franklin, Columbus, Shelbyville, Greensburg, Versailles, Seymour, Aurora, New Salem, Brookville, Batesville, Sunman, North Vernon, Milan, Dillsboro, & Rushville, Danville, Carmel, Connersville, Lawrenceburg, Dover, Clayton, Bloomington, Greencastle, Martinsville, Greenwood, Whiteland, Brownsburg, Mooresville

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate analysis and reporting:

• Provide and present accurate and relevant financial analysis and management reporting to the RRE Organization and respective senior management to enable strategic decision-making

• Analyze and consolidate management financial reporting including actuals, budgets and forecasting/projecting year end impacts including variance explanations.

• Analyze data, identify and correct errors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.

• Coordinate and support the month-end close activities.

• Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis.

• Assist in the preparation and review of governmental filings, including quarterly and annual FERC reports, rate case support, insurance claims and recoverables as needed.

• Work with internal & external auditors; provide necessary information & answer questions as needed.

• Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing.

• Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required.

Ensure effective budget & business planning process:

• Support the budget and business planning process including communication of budget guidance, assumptions, and