Senior Financial Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

This is an exciting time to join Portland General Electric. As Oregon’s largest electric utility, Portland General Electric is leading an energy transformation that will harness the power of clean and renewable resources on behalf of all customers. Our vision for a clean energy future relies on three interrelated and overarching strategies: decarbonize through investing in clean and reliable energy; modernize through a smarter more resilient grid; and empower our customers in their energy technology choices.

As a financial analyst, you'll be the driving force behind strategic planning and budgeting multiple departments. Your analytical prowess and financial acumen will empower officers and leaders to make informed decisions and achieve their operational goals. This role demands a proactive approach, where you'll conduct in-depth analyses of operational effectiveness, and capacity utilization, providing valuable insights to fuel growth and optimize performance.

In this fast-paced environment, your ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and present complex data in a compelling manner will be instrumental in driving operational excellence. Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Function Summary

This analyst role supports multiple officers in the shared services organizations for annual operating and capital budgeting. This role is required to assist officers / leaders to meet their commitments to create operating plans, and execute according to those plans. 

May include conducting analyses of operational effectiveness and capacity utilization. Manages corporate and/or site budgets, generates forecasts, analyzes utilization and serves as internal consultant on financial matters for the organization. Creates financial models of scenarios for future business planning decisions.
 

Key Responsibilities

Internal Consulting Develops reports documenting complex analyses; may be responsible for preparing annual budgets and/or strategy reports including metrics and measurements

Reporting Develops internal managerial reporting to support management and internal stakeholders; identifies, designs and implements process improvements of reporting or financial modeling

Financial Models Supports development of longer-term financial models with complex assumptions or relationships (e.g., models that will receive a high level of scrutiny internally and by regulatory groups); coordinates with other departments to ensure model assumptions/outputs align across the organization

Financial Systems Prepares information to be presented to senior management, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission and other external parties and answer straightforward questions

External Interaction Presents analysis and work products to clients and senior management; may direct external consultants to complete projects

Economic Analysis Supports development of economic analyses for significant and complex corporate projects and/or functions, including examining economics/costs under uncertainty; directs the activities of at least one other team member in completing the analysis

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically five or more years in related field.
 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

5-8 years exp supporting business functions in a corporate setting working 1 on 1 with the execs and direct reports to create operations plan for budget and capital investments

Being a trusted advisor for the day-to-day operations for multiple groups in the organization including C-Suiter teams

Regulatory background is a plus.

Being able to connect and listen to the business partner

Operating within the discipline