Budget Analyst - Administrative Services
FirstEnergy Corp

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This position is with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This position is REMOTE

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will support the Administrative Services department, reporting to the Manager, Analytics and Support Services with a focus on the O&M processes for the department. This includes responsibility for managing financial and analytical support such as, but not limited to, forecasting, budgeting, tracking, and reporting. In addition, the position must demonstrate critical thinking and strategic analysis pursuant to Department goals, objectives and identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of the O&M budgeting, forecasting processes and systems.
• Interface between budget and reporting tools to support management tracking, reporting and decision-making (QlikView, OPPM Data Base, SAP, PowerPlant, UI Planner, etc.).
• Consult throughout the Department on the Administrative Services budget and forecasts; oversee management of various Department records.
• Create, maintain and close-out WBS numbers for proposed/approved O&M cost tracking centers and projects.
• Communicate throughout the organization financial status for all O&M activity, including annual, quarterly, and future years forecast preparation, loading and other support.
• Build all O&M labor budgets.
• Support the establishment of capital labor budgets.
• Support Administrative Services staff with financial tracking, as required.
• Financial reporting for Administrative Services includes, but not limited to cost owner determination, settled and mid-month variance explanations; budget and reporting of actuals and variances; coordinate budget and forecast submittal to Short-Term Budget & Forecast group; month end and year end accrual reporting.
• Perform multiple scenario analysis and reviews, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Support and develop Executive Leadership Budget presentations.
• Communicate corporate guidelines, budget direction, schedules, and expectations.
• Provided definitions of legal entities and settlement rules.
• Provide responses to requests for financial information (audits, SOX control inquiries, etc.).
• Develop management reporting and presentations for the Administrative Services department.
• Support Mail Services and Food Services business analytics and projects.
• Perform project analytics and planning on behalf of the Administrative Services Department.
• Identify and lead continuous process improvement initiatives throughout the Administrative Services Department.
• Learn and provide back-up as needed for responsibilities of other financial analysts in the Department, including capital functions.
• Ensure Department activity is communicated to relative business units while meeting regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support a safe work environment and supports a workplace of respect, appreciation, and acceptance for everyone.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Business Administration, or related fields required. In lieu of degree, 5 years professional work experience in related activities required. MBA preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in related activities to the job description.
• Business and financial acumen including the ability interpret and understand various financial reporting.
• Construction industry related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Strong project management skills are preferred with a demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical ability are required.
• Successful candidate must be a team player and possess a willingness to work in a team environment with an ability to work cross functionally.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

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