Sr. Financial Analyst

talenenergy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Sr. Analyst in Business Operations for the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station near Berwick, PA. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a high-demand nuclear environment.

Candidate will consolidate data, build forecasts for O&M and Capital, and prepare reports for executives. Requires at least 5 years of related experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and Excel expertise; willingness to work non-traditional hours and support NERO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Statistics, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel with Pivot tables and macros.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and consolidating data to support the annual Department budget including Major Projects.
• Analyze financial data and prepare monthly forecasts for station O&M and Capital.
• Use accounting systems to identify, investigate and analyze accounting issues and their impact to the budget; reconcile issues.
• Develop routine financial reports to explain budget/forecast variances.
• Develop monthly forecasts for O&M and Capital for station reporting.
• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions; prepare special reports for Corporate, Susquehanna executives and management.
• Participate in the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization; be available for on-call rotations.
• Willingness to work non-traditional schedules and overtime to meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budget forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Finance or Business

Tools

Oracle databases

Excel

Job description

Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Sr. Analyst Business Operations on-site at our Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, one of the largest dual-unit, Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S., delivers approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance.

Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region, we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities.

Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy, one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

How You'll Power the Future

At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you'll do more than contribute you'll drive meaningful change by:

• Assists in the collection and consolidation of data to support development of the annual Department budget including Major Projects.
• Performs analysis of financial data and prepares monthly forecasts for station O&M and Capital .
• Uses accounting and information systems to identify, investigate and analyze accounting issues and their impact to the overall budget. Reconciles accounting issues.
• Develops routine financial reports to explain budget/forecast variances.
• Develops monthly forecasts for O&M and Capital for station reporting.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events. Researches and prepares special reports for Talen Energy Corporate, Susquehanna executive and line management.
• Participates in the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization.
• Willingness to work non-traditional schedule and/or overtime as necessary, to meet closing and reporting deadlines.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Must be able to meet and maintain requirements for security clearance necessary for site access at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Finance or Business required.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and procedures. Minimum of five (5) years prior accounting experience including forecasting and business planning.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel: ability to develop and format worksheets; create and modify charts; import data into Excel; integrate Excel with other programs; develop Pivot tables; and work with formulas and functions to develop customized applications with macros.
• Ability to exchange routine and non-routine information constructively, using tact and persuasion as appropriate.
• Ability to interpret information and develop accurate forecasts for O&M and Capital monthly.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in highly detailed, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support a constructive culture.
• Ability to travel within Talen Energy system and, on occasion, outside of Pennsylvania. Must have a valid driver's license.
• Nuclear Emergency Response Organization (NERO) requirements -- Must accept and qualify for a NERO role and accept responsibilities of an on-call position on a rotational basis and respond in emergency and drill situations as part of the Company's Nuclear Emergency Response Organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification desirable (e.g., CPA, CMA).
• Previous working knowledge of Oracle databases and client/server applications desired.

Why Talen Energy?

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy's 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affir