Strategic Capital Program Finance Lead

American Water Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Co. is seeking a Senior Capital Program Specialist to manage all financial aspects of the Enterprise Capital Program Management (CPM). The role enhances the capital program and serves as a companywide CPM resource.

Responsibilities include leading budget reviews, training in PowerPlan/SAP/eBuilder, and delivering comprehensive capital reporting for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Responsible for all financial aspects of Enterprise Capital Program Management (CPM) and related governance.
• Assist in strategic enhancement of the Enterprise and Operating Unit's capital program to meet key business drivers.
• Serves as a companywide resource for financial aspects of Capital Program Management (CPM).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate the 5-Year Capital Business Plan and quarterly reforecasts; analyze updates including AFUDC, labor, OH, and depreciation dates.
• Lead monthly reviews of the Enterprise Capital Budget and CPM meetings; draft agendas/minutes; validate SOX controls.
• Design and deliver training for Project Managers on PowerPlan, SAP and eBuilder; suggest system enhancements.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc capital reports for internal and external use.
• Act as liaison between Engineering/Capital and Accounting, Finance, Rates, Tax; ensure accurate cost data for Finance.
• Support enterprise-wide CPM initiatives and policy/tool implementations.

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Interpersonal skills

PowerPlan knowledge

SAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Independent project work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business/finance/engineering

Tools

PowerPlan

SAP

eBuilder

Job description

American Water Co. is seeking a Senior Capital Program Specialist to manage all financial aspects of the Enterprise Capital Program Management (CPM). The role enhances the capital program and serves as a companywide CPM resource.

Responsibilities include leading budget reviews, training in PowerPlan/SAP/eBuilder, and delivering comprehensive capital reporting for internal and external audiences.