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Primary RoleResponsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial processes for the Corporate FP&A Function: includes coordination, development, presentation and maintenance of the company’s management reporting, financial planning and analysis, all in support of the annual budget and five year plan (including the related preparation for various audiences including Board of Directors and Executive Leadership). The position also manages various internal reporting functions, as well as liaison with several key departments, including Investor Relations, External Reporting, and the Controller’s Group. Position works closely with other leaders within the Company (both at the Corporate Level and at the State/Line of Business Level) to gather and analyze data at a Consolidated Level, and turn this data into information to be used to drive informed decision making at the Executive Level. Liaison with State and Line of Business FP&A Departments, successfully communicating, integrating and collaborating with States/LOB’s to ensure corporate FP&A deadlines, processes, analysis, data needs are met successfully with respective groups.Key Accountabilities
Ability to translate complex financial information to various audiences (from State Leadership, Executive Leadership, Corporate Board of Directors, as examples) is crticial
Lead daily/monthly financial planning and reporting activities, including management reporting, analysis and forecasts, variance commentary and overall financial performance analysis
Oversee annual budgeting process and long-term strategic planning (From Corporate perspective)
Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations/summaries/variance drivers
Analyze past, current, future trends in key performance indicators, including revenue drivers, operating costs, capital expenditures; along with external/internal market & competitive trends.
Review and support quarterly and annual 10-Q, 10-K work efforts (particularly as it relates to the MD&A Section), and Investor Relation preparations related to quarterly/annual activities (such as quarterly earnings call presentation reviews, script reviews)
Support C-Level interaction with external audiences, including presentation preparation and related research & analysis
Manage and develop a team of financial professionals and their related career path development
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated outstanding leadership, relationship building, communication and presentation skills (adaptable to various audiences from State Presidents/FP&A Teams to Corporate Board of Directors)
Strong financial analysis skills, including financial modeling
Strong understanding of accounting concepts, US GAAP
Ability to understand big-picture and be detail-oriented
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi task, prioritize and delegate as needed
Highly motivated, proactive and collaborative work ethic, with the ability to independently move projects forward, assume leadership responsibilities
Track record of success in delivering high quality work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Ability to implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to contribute
Integrity, maturity, dependability and a strong positive professional attitude
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence all levels, including senior-level executives, strong interpersonal skills, tact & diplomacy
Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching direct reports and establishing career development plans by identifying development goals
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint (Required)
Proficiency in Hyperion (Preferred)
Experience/Education
Minimum MBA in Finance
CFA, CPA,CMA or other technical license, preferred
12-15 years of progressive experience in finance, with recent years focused leading Corporate FP&A Teams
5+ years supervisory experience or equivalent required
Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and engaging in implementing improvements
Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback
Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching direct reports and establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and measures
Utility industry experience preferred
Travel RequirementsMinimal.CompetenciesChampions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learning
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