FP&A Director, Utility Budget & Forecasting

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 152.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning, reporting to the CFO. This role partners with leaders to translate operational needs into financial plans and to ensure prudent, transparent use of ratepayer dollars.

You will steer the enterprise budget of $1.3B in operating costs and a $4.4B six-year capital plan, develop multi-year forecasts, and craft financial policies to support

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting or utility/public-sector financial management.
• 8+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex financial processes in a large organization.
• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent background to perform the work of the class.

Aufgaben

• Lead the enterprise budget process, ensuring the utility’s operating and capital budgets are accurate, transparent, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Partner with leaders to translate operational needs into sound financial plans and help understand costs and trade-offs.
• Foster financial stewardship and coach leaders on forecasting, budget management, and key financial concepts that improve decision-making.
• Develop multi-year forecasts and financial policies to support capital investments, rate-setting and long-term financial health.
• Lead a team of managers and contributors, delivering high-quality reporting and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking

Leadership

Communication

Public sector finance

Ausbildung

Master's degree in finance or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning, reporting to the CFO. This role partners with leaders to translate operational needs into financial plans and to ensure prudent, transparent use of ratepayer dollars.

You will steer the enterprise budget of $1.3B in operating costs and a $4.4B six-year capital plan, develop multi-year forecasts, and craft financial policies to support