Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Alaska Power; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K Plan

Pension

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chugach Electric seeks a Home Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. You will develop annual operating and capital budgets, build long-range models, and prepare statements and regulatory filings to support strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership of the FP&A team, cross‑functional collaboration, and ensuring internal controls and efficiency across planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline, required.
• Master’s Degree, CPA and/or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budget process with timelines and assumptions.
• Develop forecasts and long-range financial models to support decision-making and rate planning.
• Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and management reports per accounting policies.
• Conduct variance analyses and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate external reporting deliverables including audited statements and regulatory filings.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting or finance

Master’s Degree, CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Home Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

This position will develop and administer the corporate operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis programs. Additionally, this position will support compliance with all financial reporting requirements and manage the preparation and updating of financial and regulatory reports.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage the annual corporate operating and capital budget process, including guidance, timelines, assumptions, and coordination with departments.
• Develop forecasts and long-range financial models to support decision-making, rate planning, and financial stewardship.
• Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and management reports in accordance with established accounting policies and governance.
• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify key drivers of performance and recommend actionable improvements.
• Manage the preparation and filing of external reporting deliverables, including Audited Financial Statements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings, Financial Forecasts, and Internal Revenue Service Form 990.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging accounting and reporting guidance, assess impacts to financial statements, forecasts, and disclosures, and prepare technical analyses for management review.
• Develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Prepare presentation materials and present financial planning and performance information.
• Manage audit coordination activities by preparing schedules, analyses, and explanatory materials.
• Oversee adherence to established internal controls, ensuring control effectiveness through accurate reporting, documentation, and analytical review.
• Prepare and administer employee performance reviews. Plan for staffing, training and development of department personnel.
• Coordinate with Chugach departments to support rate cases, compliance filings, and cross-functional financial initiatives.
• Establish initiatives and manage objectives to Chugach’s overall strategic goals.
• Prepare and present capital and operating budgets relating to division and contracts.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Controller: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
• Vice President, Finance & Accounting: Confer with, give and receive information.
• Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information
• Other departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to and exchange information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Auditors and Tax Professionals: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• Consultants: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
• Other Utilities: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative and strategic thinking to solve complex financial problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties to department.
• Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the financial planning and analysis division.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Occasional overtime due to deadlines and seasonal workloads may be required. Occasional travel may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline, required. Master’s Degree, CPA and/or CMA preferred.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in budgeting, auditing, financial controls, regulatory or agency reporting, related field, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Benefits Information

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: Medical, RX, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY:

401K Plan, Defined Benefit (Pension), Retirement Investment services, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH:

20 days vacation for first year of employment, 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, MetLife Will Preparation