PGD Principal Business Analyst

Requisition ID:  81600 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

This individual is recognized as a subject matter expert in Budgetary and Regulatory matters. Leads decisions and recommendations significantly impacting financial & commercial aspects of the business unit. Successfully influences critical issues with high level business unit management and other internal departments and in some cases external agencies/organizations (i.e. external auditors, IRS, FPSC). Responsible to participate and support the critical financial issues to overall business unit commercial objectives. These include but are not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting and internal controls and regulatory filings.  An understanding of the financial and reliability impacts of budget & forecast changes is critical and how these impact Rate Case, Ten Year Site Plan (TYSP) and clause filings.  Oversees financial and controls policies/programs designed to meet the commercial objectives of the business unit that drives continuous fleet improvement as well as drives successful Regulatory filings.  

Job Overview

This job is a principal-level analyst who leads decisions and recommendations significantly impacting financial and commercial aspects of the business unit. Employees in this role participate and support the critical financial issues to overall business unit commercial objectives, which include but are not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of the financial and reliability impacts of budget and forecast changes. This position also establishes financial and controls policies and programs designed to meet the commercial objectives of the business unit that drives continuous fleet improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control
•   Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development
•   Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job
•   Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning
•   Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences
•   Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L
•   Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments
•   Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles
•   Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses
•   Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions
•   Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  High School Grad / GED
•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
•  Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
•  Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
•  Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
•  Bachelor's Degree
•  Master's Degree
•  Six Sigma Master Black Belt

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national orig