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FirstEnergy · 4 months ago

Financial Manager - Business Services - Reading PA

Reading, PA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Financial Manager will lead the Business Services team, responsible for key financial planning and analysis functions, providing strategic insights to support State operations and fostering strong business partnerships.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Lead budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting processes/deliverables for the State. This includes, but is not limited to, detailed O&M and capital planning, full P&L ownership, coordination across multiple departments to ensure plans are executable and meet strategic goals and driving accountability for results

Primary interface with key stakeholders on the State’s budget, forecast, analysis, and performance, including State Leadership, FEU Leadership, and Controller’s Department. Establish clear connection between State financial plans and performance with FirstEnergy Utilities (FEU) strategic goals

Build a business partner model and mindset to facilitate communication, increase business knowledge of teams, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive results. This includes full P&L and financial performance accountability; identifying, communicating, and executing strategic insights; and developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies

Lead team of analysts responsible for direct support of business partners. Oversee team in day-to-day processes, including cost/project management and compliance activities. Provide growth opportunities for analysts to develop well-rounded financial analysis skills and become influential business partners

Create and lead a decision support function to provide strategic insights and recommended actions based on thorough analysis and understanding of operations, finance, and regulatory strategies and expectations

Educate direct team and across organizations on technical subject matters, providing clear, concise, and actionable learnings

Lead the identification, design, and implementation of process improvements

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingForecastingFinancial statement analysisLeadership skillsGAAP knowledgeRegulated finance experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsBusiness partnership developmentCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or related discipline required

10+ years of relevant work experience with increasing impact and responsibility

Strong financial acumen, including in-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis, budgeting/forecasting theory and process, and internal/external reporting functions

General knowledge of GAAP and FERC accounting principles

Understanding of the State regulatory framework and ability to translate recommendations into actions to optimize results

Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to lead by example, coach others, provide constructive feedback, build high-performing teams, and empower others

Proven ability to develop business partnerships and earn trust across organizations

Commitment to role modeling FirstEnergy's values and behaviors, transparency, continuous learning and improvement

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Expert analytical skills with a track record of solving complex issues and providing clear, logical, and impactful solutions

Technical expertise in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred

Advanced degree is a plus

Regulated finance experience is a plus

Experience in SAP and UI Planner a plus

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

Glassdoor3.6

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

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees