Strategic Planning & Business Performance Analyst

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) with matching

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &视

Job summary

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an Analyst V in the Reporting and Corporate Business Services group to ensure accurate internal and external financial reporting. You will work with finance, accounting and operations to prepare monthly reports and support annual budgets and forecasts.

This senior role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to convey complex financial information to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. MBA or relevant master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience required.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills and the ability to connect financial data to business decisions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Excel a plus
• SAP knowledge is preferred
• Familiarity with QlikView or other reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Participating in the preparation and distribution of various monthly internal reports
• Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures, specifically management's discussion and analysis
• Participating in the preparation of supporting materials for investor relations
• Participating in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and forecasts
• Providing support and assistance to external auditors
• Conducting ad hoc research, analyzing data, interpreting results, and providing financial analysis to senior management for various ad hoc projects
• Develop solutions to improve the accuracy or efficiency of complex business processes and /or projects
• Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (state finance, rates and regulatory affairs, investor relations, treasury, etc.)
• Consistently anticipating and delivering against a defined action plan
• Understanding the financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergy
• Alignment with FirstEnergy’s Core Values and Behaviors as well as priorities of the Finance organization.
• Maintains a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Present complex subject matter

Proactive mindset

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

MBA or relevant master’s degree

Tools

SAP

QlikView or reporting tools

Job description

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an Analyst V in the Reporting and Corporate Business Services group to ensure accurate internal and external financial reporting. You will work with finance, accounting and operations to prepare monthly reports and support annual budgets and forecasts.

This senior role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to convey complex financial information to senior management.