Budget & Results Analyst

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking a Budget & Results Analyst to manage the financial performance of its Facilities portfolio, including 200+ sites and a $50M operating and capital budget. You will provide forecasting, reporting and budget controls, partnering with Administrative Services leadership and regional managers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with budgeting and financial systems, and the ability to explain complex numbers to non-financial audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with Power BI preferred.
• Experience with Coupa and QlikView is highly desirable.
• Understanding of accounting principles, forecasting methodologies, and financial controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide financial support to Administrative Services leadership and regional operations managers.
• Coordinate monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and performance reports.
• Develop and maintain periodic forecasts and support Corporate Planning requirements.
• Review and monitor invoices, accruals, journal entries, and budget transactions for accuracy.
• Identify cost control opportunities and drive efficiency improvements.
• Analyze spending trends and forecast future operational and capital needs.
• Provide financial analytics for cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Educate regional staff on accounting activities and controls.
• Create and maintain financial dashboards and management reports.
• Support annual operating and capital budget development and submissions.
• Analyze costs and identify risks with corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Coupa

QlikView

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 reporting location for this onsite position may be based at any of the following FirstEnergy Office locations: Akron, OH; Reading, PA; or Greensburg, PA. The Budget & Results Analyst is responsible for managing and supporting the financial performance of FirstEnergy's Facilities portfolio, which includes more than 200 facilities, approximately 130 Facilities employees, an annual operating and capital budget exceeding $50 million, and significant spend across more than 100 suppliers supporting ongoing operations. This role provides accurate financial forecasting, reporting, analysis, and budget controls that support informed decision-making, fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization across the Facilities organization. The position serves as a trusted financial advisor to Administrative Services leadership and regional operations managers, providing financial insight and support for both day-to-day operations and long-term planning initiatives. The position reports to the Manager of Facilities Portfolio and Strategy Planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide financial support to Administrative Services functional leadership and regional operations managers in executing facilities-related activities and achieving financial objectives.
• Coordinate with regional operations teams to prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and performance reports.
• Partner closely with Administrative Services leadership to develop and maintain periodic forecasts and support Corporate Planning requirements.
• Review, reconcile, and monitor invoices, accruals, journal entries, expenses, and budget transactions to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for cost control, operational efficiencies, and cost savings.
• Partner with Facilities leadership to analyze spending trends and forecast future operational and capital needs.
• Provide financial support and analysis for cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives within the Administrative Services organization.
• Coach and educate regional administrative personnel on accounting-related activities, including general ledger coding, accrual submissions, and financial controls.
• Create and maintain financial reports, dashboards, key performance indicators, and management reporting tools.
• Support annual operating and capital budget development and related financial submissions.
• Analyze operating and project costs, identify financial risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Streamline budgeting workflows and improve financial reporting processes and controls.
• Provide financial analytics and decision-support reporting for facilities operations, strategic initiatives, and capital programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, or related financial functions.
• Experience managing both operating and capital budgets within a large, complex organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with Power BI preferred.
• Experience with Coupa and QlikView is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, forecasting methodologies, and financial controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across multiple business functions and organizational levels.

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 atwww.firstenergycorp.comto 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.

SafetySafety 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.