Financial Analyst

Transmission & Distribution World; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Finance Planning professional to actively participate in accurate planning, reporting and analysis. This role supports directors and department heads with ad hoc requests, ensuring alignment of capital and EBIT in planning tools.

Key duties include month-end, quarterly and full-year forecasts, internal and external reporting, budget development and cross-unit liaison to improve information exchange.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in finance or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Analytical understanding of finance and accounting.
• Effective written communication.
• Strong computer-based analytical skills, especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end, quarterly and full-year forecasts and reports.
• Assist in preparing internal and external reports and respond to data requests.
• Ensure proper financial classification (O&M vs Capital) and policy compliance.
• Liaise with business units to improve information exchange.
• Participate in annual budgeting and long-range planning models.

Skills

Finance

Analytical skills

Written skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.Are you on for the challenge?

Actively participates in the accurate planning, reporting and analysis functions. This position will also be utilized to adequately fulfill ad hoc requests from various internal and external sources to support decision-making. This includes providing direct input and support to directors, department heads, and line personnel in assigned area.

Primary Duties

• Prepare the month-end, quarterly and full-year forecast/reports, including: reporting packages (Executives, Internal, other business units), monthly financial close package, monthly scorecard and financial performance indicators, quarterly management meeting presentation, Board of Directors meeting presentation, ensuring that capital and EBIT forecasts are properly reflected in planning tools. And working with financial system team to mitigate/resolve forecasting and planning concerns (35%)
• Assist in preparation of various reports and data requests and answers ad-hoc requests for internal and external reporting customers. Routinely communicate actual performance compared to budget/plan/goals (35%)
• Functioning as a member of Exelon finance Team with responsibilities for ensuring a financial perspective is brought to daily operations, proper classification (O&M vs Capital) and treatment is followed, and compliance with all managerial policies. (15%)
• Liaison to business units to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange (10%)
• Participates in the annual budgeting process and assist in updating long-range and budget planning models. (5%)

Job Scope

• Must be flexible, proactive and able to work with ambiguity.
• Position reports to Manager
• Works under general supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree in financial related field and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Analytical understanding of finance and accounting
• Effective written skills
• Thorough computer base analytical skills (Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications

MBA/CPA

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $68,800.00/Yr. – $94,600.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?