Sr. Financial Analyst

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Sr. Analyst Business Operations on-site at Susquehanna Station near Berwick, PA. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support O&M and Capital planning.

Candidate will work with accounting systems, prepare reports, and participate in Nuclear Emergency Response Organization duties as required. A strong Excel skillset and CPA/CMA are preferred, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Finance or Business required.
• Five years of accounting experience including forecasting and business planning.
• Strong MS Excel skills; pivot tables and macros.
• Ability to develop monthly forecasts for O&M and Capital.

Responsibilities

• Assists in 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 systems to identify, investigate and analyze accounting issues and their impact to the overall budget.
• Reconciles accounting issues and develops routine financial reports to explain budget/forecast variances.
• Develops monthly forecasts for O&M and Capital for station reporting.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

NERO readiness

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

CPA

CMA

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle databases

Client/server applications

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.

What 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, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

Benefits

• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• 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 employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.