Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking an Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for assigned business units. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance and leadership, delivering insights and reporting to drive informed decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly close, ad hoc analyses, and maintaining data accuracy. The position reports to the Manager, Corporate Back Office Support, and operates on-site at the Akron corporate office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant financial, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or analytical experience.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on deadlines.
• Work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports and analysis for management and partners.
• Partner with leadership to provide proactive financial support and insights.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain financial master data and ensure data accuracy.
• Monitor performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities within units.
• Develop cross-functional relationships to enhance finance processes and controls.
• Drive data-driven recommendations to align with corporate objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Independent work

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

SAP

QlikView

UI Planner

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergy at a Glance 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 is an open position within FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Analyst will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting for assigned business units. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance and Corporate Business Unit Leadership, providing insight and support to drive informed business decisions. The reporting location for this on-site position is FirstEnergy's corporate headquarters, located at 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320. The Analyst's primary responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting financial data, developing reporting solutions, supporting forecasting and planning activities, and serving as a primary point of contact for financial matters within assigned areas. This position reports to the Manager, Corporate Back Office Support and operates as a strategic financial partner to assigned business units and is located at the Corporate Office in Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes, including reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long‑range strategic planning.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports and analysis for management and business partners.
• Partner with leadership and peers to provide exceptional customer service, proactive financial support, and actionable insights.
• Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses, interpret results, and support implementation of business and process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain financial master data and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned business units.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across Finance and other business functions.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting, and controls to enhance efficiency and business value.
• Exercise sound judgment and operate independently while managing assigned projects and responsibilities.
• Support FirstEnergy's financial and strategic objectives through data‑driven analysis and recommendations.
• Demonstrate alignment with FirstEnergy's Core Values, Behaviors, and Finance organization priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant financial, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or analytical experience.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high‑quality work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the utility or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of SAP and related financial systems.
• Experience with QlikView, UIPlanner, or other reporting and planning tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data manipulation, analysis, and presentation of information for various audiences.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, profit center accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to research issues, identify solutions, and provide recommendations.
• Proven desire to learn, grow, and build strong business relationships across the organization.
• Ability to anticipate business needs and proactively address question.

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 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 currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all 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.