Senior Financial Analyst - Clinton, IL

VetJobs; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation, located in Clinton, Illinois, seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead day-to-day cost control for O&M and capital projects. The role supports planning, reporting, and complex analyses for executives and managers while handling ad hoc requests.

You will drive month-end closes, ensure proper accounting treatment, and mentor junior analysts in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in a business-related field with 5 to 8 years business-related experience and demonstrated success in finance or business operations.
• Effective financial analysis skills, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Exposure to accounting principles and financial metrics.
• Working knowledge of Business Operations & industry practices.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and reporting for management on major capital and O&M cost drivers.
• Forecast performance against goals, plans and budgets; prepare monthly close packages.
• Lead monthly financial close and provide required reporting to corporate center and site management.
• Develop long-range financial plans and monitor project spend.
• Mentor junior analysts and perform complex ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Accounting principles

Business operations

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Financial systems

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

WHO WE ARE

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $97,200 to $108,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst has the lead day-to-day responsibility for managing and controlling O&M and capital costs. This role will support accurate planning, reporting and analysis of operations. This position entails increased scope and complexity including fleet wide special projects. Must be able to fulfill ad hoc requests from various internal and external sources to support decision-making and provide necessary insight to executives, managers, department heads and line personnel. Individual must be flexible, proactive and able to work with ambiguity. Individual must be able to commit to the time requirements of this position, which may demand extended hours as required.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

Provide financial analysis and reporting for management on major capital and O&M cost drivers. Work with personnel to control and manage costs. Forecast performance against goals, plans and budgets. Bring a financial perspective to daily operations. Prepare and review month-end, quarterly and full-year forecast/reports up to and including: executive reporting packages, monthly financial close packages, quarterly management meeting presentations

Lead each monthly financial closing (pre and post close work), providing all required reporting to corporate center and site management. Ensure proper accounting treatment is followed and monitor adherence to corporate policies and procedures. Prepare various periodic reports to communicate performance in areas such as contracted services, overtime and other.

Develop the long-range financial plan.

Review and process Capital and other Project Request proposals. Monitor and report on Project spend.

Perform cost reporting - planning & tracking

Perform periodic Ad-hoc reporting and analyses.

Work with Manger to develop and oversee the work product of more junior financial analysts in the group and provide training and guidance as required. Perform complex special projects at the request of Management.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year degree in a business-related field with 5 to 8 years business-related experience and demonstrated success in finance or business operations.
• Effective financial analysis skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to accounting principles, financial metrics and financial statement relationships
• Working knowledge of Business Operations & industry practices.
• Thorough computer-base analytical skill (e.g. Access, Excel, Power Point, database management)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/CPA
• Expertise in PeopleSoft and financial systems

City*: Clinton

State*: Illinois

Job_Category: Analyst

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Constellation

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000