Omaha Public Power District · 16 hours ago
Financial Services Business Partner
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expOmaha Public Power District is a public power utility serving over 850,000 people. The Financial Services Business Partner will act as a key adviser to the Vice President and other management team members, guiding financial planning, analysis, and budgeting for the assigned Business Unit.
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Responsibilities
Support Business Unit operational planning efforts and the creation of accurate resource need projections
Partner with the Business Unit Vice President on the cascading of Business Unit financial targets to Departmental targets
Lead/facilitate the preparation of the Business Unit budget while adhering to OPPD's integrated financial planning process, especially for the annual Resource Optimization Sessions
Support management and their direct reports in the communication of their business environments including operational attributes, budgets and cost driver analysis
Lead financial performance reporting and analysis and collaborate with the Business Unit Vice President to prepare for monthly operating and financial review meetings
Support management in their compilation of financial 'recovery plans' when appropriate
Provide tailored analysis using OPPD-wide assumptions to support Business Unit operations
Act as a conduit to centrally shared process and content expertise and serve as a financial coach to Directors and Managers
Constructively challenge and validate assumptions and explanations during Business Unit meetings with Directors and Managers
Drive implementation of Financial Services Business Unit processes and initiatives
Monitor operational and financial performance and perform regular benchmarking internally and against peers
Assist the Business Unit Vice President in the elaboration of Business Unit initiatives that align with corporate strategic directives and objectives
Support the implementation of cost control initiatives
Identify variances, define remediation plans and support accountability
Proactively involve risk management and procurement as needed to support Business Unit operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience (minimum 5 years in an accounting, finance, or budgeting role)
Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to consult with and advise all levels of management
Minimum five (5) years analytical, problem-solving and decision-making work in similar role or function
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to a diverse set of leadership
Ability to work at the operational level and apply forward thinking
Ability to drive results through taking initiative
Ability to build, maintain and grow collaborative working relationships
Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience using computers and business applications (i.e. Microsoft office or similar software)
Preferred
Master's Degree (preferred in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field)
5 years of relevant experience including financial performance reporting and modeling (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI etc)
Experience working with financial systems Experience with the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives
Experience with interpreting strategic implications and translating into operational financial planning
Experience in electric utility industry
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA or other recognized accounting or financial certification)
Company
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District is a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Javier Fernandez
President and Chief Executive Officer
K
Kate W. Brown
CIO and Vice President Building Services
Recent News
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