Business Strategic Insights Specialist

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking a highly analytical individual contributor for its planning and analytics team. You will assess market trends, financial data and operational metrics to translate complex information into actionable insights and strategies that drive efficiency and profitability.

The role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting support, and creating detailed reports and dashboards for senior leadership. A hybrid schedule and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience in business planning, strategic planning or reporting and analytics.
• Associate’s degree with 6 years in planning or analytics.
• High School Diploma with 8 years in planning or analytics.
• Preferred: Experience working with MS Azure
• Other requirements: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data analysis and financial modeling; advanced Excel and PowerPoint; clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional work groups and adapt to shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough research and analysis of market trends, financial data, operational metrics, and competitive landscapes.
• Assists in development and implementation of comprehensive business plans to enhance performance.
• Maintains accurate forecasting models and supports annual planning and budgeting cycles.
• Prepares detailed reports, presentations and dashboards for senior management.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within planning functions.
• Monitors KPIs and reports on effectiveness of implemented plans.
• Researches and analyzes records and financial data for rate filings and regulatory reports.
• Prepares business documentation to support regulatory filings and appeals.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics

Associate’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Azure

Job description

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DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century.And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE.Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Provides insights and supports the implementation of business plans and strategies. Assesses market trends, financial data, and operational capabilities, translating complex information into actionable insights. Analyzes business data, develops strategies, and creates plans to improve efficiency and profitability. Uses data analysis, forecasting, and strategies to guide decision-making and ensure business objectives are achieved.

Span of Control: 0; this is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts thorough research and analysis of market trends, financial data, operational metrics, and competitive landscapes.
• Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive business plans and strategies to enhance business performance towards long-term goals.
• Maintains accurate forecasting models to predict future business performance and supports the monitoring of budgets and annual planning cycle.
• Prepares detailed reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the planning function and across the business.
• Identifies potential risks associated with business plans and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Partners with various departments implement plans, track progress, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitors key performance indicators and reports on the effectiveness of implemented plans.
• Researches and analyzes records, financial data and operating statistics for filing rate and regulatory reports, rate filings and analysis.
• Prepares business documentation to support the regulatory (i.e. rate case or other) filings and appeals.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a multi-track-based job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics with 4 years of experience in business planning, strategic planning or reporting and analytics.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics with 6 years of experience in business planning, strategic planning or reporting and analytics.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED with 8 years of experience in business planning, strategic planning or reporting and analytics.

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience working with MS Azure

Other Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills; communicates clearly with credibility and confidence
• Extensive knowledge of data analysis; ability to summarize data effectively and provide appropriate summaries in response to common business questions
• Experience with cost and performance metrics; especially interpretation, trending and writing high level performance commentary
• Analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key issues and recommend optimal solutions
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects yielding optimal outcomes
• Ability to work with shifting priorities and embrace new or evolving responsibilities

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.