Senior/Lead Financial Analyst - RRE Midwest Finance, FP&A Department

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Job Summary:

The Senior/Lead Financial Analyst position will report to the Manager RRE Midwest (MW) Finance, supporting the Regulated & Renewable Energy (RRE) Midwest organization. Position will be 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 Operations organization from a jurisdictional and functional basis. RRE is charged with operating and maintaining over 43,000 MWs of generating capacity (approximately 80% of Duke Energy’s total regulated generating capacity), including Coal, Combined Cycle, Combustion Turbine, Hydro-Electric and Regulated Solar Energy generation across six states. This position will support the RRE Midwest organization’s O&M and Capital consolidation, reporting and analysis for a combined total annual budget of approximately $450M. The Lead will be responsible for coordinating the cost management reporting, accounting and financial analysis, business planning and all key operational finance functions. The Lead will provide support to the RRE Midwest organization’s senior leadership as needed.

Position will frequently interface with Regional RRE Finance Directors/Managers, RRE Regional Finance Leads and other RRE Finance Staff members, different departments within the company, such as Asset Accounting, Compliance, Corporate Controllers & Accounting, Rates & Regulatory, internal/external auditors and all corporate finance departments for issues/resolution on financial/cost management items. This position requires a blended knowledge of operational, technical, and functional financial reporting and analysis skills.

Position must have strong ability to lead and direct financial activities, evaluate change management efforts, and drive business process improvement efforts. The Lead Financial Analyst is required to perform all their duties, duties of a senior and have the ability to back up the Manager/Director when needed. Position will effectively provide leadership (advising and providing direction) to others in financial areas of specialization and may coordinate daily work activities or review the work of other teammates. Position works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Effective leadership, communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position as this position is responsible for functions and activities that impact a variety of different departments within the company. Maintaining a positive outlook is critical.

Responsibilities:

Cost Management Reporting & Financial Analysis:

• Coordinate and prepare consolidated cost management reporting, variance analysis, year-end projections for Corporate Regulated O&M and Capital Results (ROCR), Executive financial summaries and other financial presentations as needed.

• Coordinate the month-end close activities.

• Prepare and or review and post journal entries (accruals and corrections).

• Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and business partners

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

• Oversee, monitor and modify as appropriate all allocation steps

• Coordinate, prepare and or assist in research and providing answers for all various requests: internal/ external audits, rate case and regulatory filings/audits, etc.

• Serve as a resource for technical expertise, guidance, and assistance for questions and problems related to financial business management to all business partners, peers and teammates.

Business planning & oversight:

• Coordinate the overall budget and business planning process (the annual budget development and long-range planning process). Including communication of budget guidance, assumptions, timeline, 5-year plans.

• Coordinating review and preparation of annual budgets utilizing Hyperion Planning and Power Plan LRP.

• Validate budgets uploaded to corre