Analyst IV - WV/MD Finance & Regulatory - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

3h

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The position is part of the WVMD Finance & Regulatory Team and reports to the Manager - Business Services in West Virginia / Maryland.

The Analyst is a working team member and business partner supporting financial planning and analysis for the Business Unit. The role develops annual budgets and forecasts, prepares account reconciliations and journal entries, and performs detailed monthly analysis. It partners with Business Unit leaders and other internal customers across the corporation, and supports financial and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of O&M and capital.
• Ability to work across organizations and develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to gather data across systems and processes and generate recommendations.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to develop business partnerships and earn trust across organizations.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and other Business Unit-specific applications.
• Ability to deliver accurate, quality work within established deadlines, supported by strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community, informed by knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements.
• Work with the team and Business Unit leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, including capital and O&M planning; coordinate stakeholders, drive accountability for results, and align Business Unit goals with FirstEnergy Corp expectations.
• Provide business partners with detailed analysis of actuals, budgets, and forecasts to inform decisions about prudent O&M and capital spending.
• Assist in preparing presentations for Business Unit leadership and cross-functional peers.
• Support key financial and regulatory filings.
• Perform account reconciliations with detailed analysis and supporting documentation.
• Prepare accurate, timely monthly journal entries and accruals; understand the recorded items and gather information from business partners to ensure entries are correct before posting.
• Support other team members in meeting deadlines, including state budget and forecast entry and analysis.
• Use sound judgment to influence and develop alternatives and recommendations for improving work processes.
• Provide direction and education to others on technical subject matter, suggest improvements to programs and process effectiveness, and contribute to achieving goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level