Senior Consultant – Financial Planning and Analysis

Pyrovio; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Pyrovio is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with deep expertise in FERC accounting for our utility-industry clients. This flexible, full-time role allows remote work with up to 25% travel to client sites, and requires leading FP&A initiatives, process optimization, and delivering insights that support regulatory compliance and strategic decision making.

You will coordinate FP&A activities, map client requirements, design improvements, and implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years in FP&A or related financial roles.
• Expertise in FERC accounting and utility operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of strategic planning with measurable results.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-to-insights skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Develop and refine financial models and tools.
• Analyze financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design scalable FP&A processes to improve data integrity and usability.
• Collaborate with client leadership to translate needs into initiatives and insights.
• Prepare executive-ready dashboards and summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FERC accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and execution.

Skills

FP&A

FERC accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Executive presentations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPlan

Ecosys

OPPM

Unifier

Job description

Senior Consultant – Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Flexible (Remote with up to 25% travel)
Full-Time
Financial Planning & Analysis Practice

This position is for a Senior Consultant specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP\&A) with deep expertise in FERC accounting and experience in the Utility industry. The Senior Consultant will work with diverse clients ranging from regional utilities to large Fortune 500 energy enterprises to design and deliver strategic FP\&A solutions. Working in a collaborative environment, the individual in this role will lead financial planning initiatives, optimize processes, and provide actionable insights that drive operational and regulatory compliance.

The primary responsibilities of this role include coordinating FP\&A activities within client organizations; working with stakeholders to understand and map their requirements; and defining areas of improvement. You will provide value on process design and improvement initiatives, assist clients in identifying business needs and focused solutions, and realize those solutions by implementing effective FP\&A strategies aligned with FERC standards.

Responsibilities:

In general, the Senior Consultant will perform the following job responsibilities in addition to others as required for each engagement:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models and tools to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and key drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design and implement scalable FP\&A processes that improve data integrity and usability.
• Collaborate with client leadership teams to translate business needs into actionable initiatives and insights.
• Prepare and present executive-ready materials including dashboards, summaries, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FERC accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all financial planning activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, proactive problem solving, and reliable execution.

General Consultant Qualifications:

Qualified candidates for the Senior Consultant FP\&A position will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP\&A, accounting, or related financial roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in FERC accounting and Utility industry financial operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with and presenting to executives.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic plans that achieved measurable results.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of turning data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with financial systems and tools commonly used in the utility sector including PowerPlan, Ecosys, OPPM and Unifier.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and compliance frameworks beyond FERC.

Travel Requirements:

Remote work opportunities; with up to 25% in the office and/or travel to clients.

Pyrovio is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.