FP&A Analyst IV - Budget, Forecast & Reporting

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the WVMD Finance & Regulatory Team. The role partners with business units to align goals with corporate expectations and to drive prudent O&M and capital spending.

You will prepare analyses, assist with regulatory filings, and help produce leadership presentations while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of O&M, Capital.
• Strong cross-organizational collaboration and relationship-building.
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office applications; SAP a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget and forecasts, including capital and O&M planning, coordinating stakeholders.
• Drive alignment of Business Unit goals with FE Corp expectations.
• Provide detailed analysis of actual, budget, and forecast to drive decisions on O&M and capital.
• Assist in preparing presentations to Business Unit leadership and cross-functional peers.
• Support key financial and regulatory filings.
• Perform account reconciliations with detailed analysis and backup documentation.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries and accruals; ensure correct postings.
• Assist team to meet deadlines through state budget and forecast entry support.
• Provide direction on technical matters and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the WVMD Finance & Regulatory Team. The role partners with business units to align goals with corporate expectations and to drive prudent O&M and capital spending.

You will prepare analyses, assist with regulatory filings, and help produce leadership presentations while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships across the organization.