Analyst - Strategy, Long Term Planning & Bus Performance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts. This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline is required
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes but is not limited to a working knowledge of reporting and forecasting processes, rate and regulatory filings, accounting, and financial statement analysis
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word)
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships
• Proficient with UI Planner and Qlikview applications & a willingness and ability to evolve to an expert level, specifically in UI Planner
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication and time management skills
• Ability to deliver quality work products in an environment that often contains ambiguities and is not overly task-oriented
• Ability to use discretion when working with strategic and often confidential financial information
• For Analyst III level: Minimum 4 years relevant work experience is required
• For Analyst IV level: Minimum 7 years relevant work experience is required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree a plus
• Familiarity with SAP and BW preferred

Responsibilities

• Executing financial scenario analyses using the UI Planner financial modeling tool to support executive decision-making and understanding of the impact of potential or pending actions or events that the Company may be considering or anticipating – formal and informal peer training on UI Planner will be provided as needed
• Analyzing and communicating the results of financial analyses in a clear, concise, and fact-based manner cognizant of the impact on overall financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergy
• Providing excellent customer service to numerous internal customers by providing timely and accurate information, analysis, and reporting
• Understanding how a myriad of often complex variables impact the long-term financial projections of FirstEnergy
• Supporting the development of clear, cogent and Executive Council / Board level presentation materials that illuminate, support, and explain how the results of a strategic financial scenario analysis affect potential decisions and/or suggest alternative courses of action
• Participating in specialized teams tasked with assessing or executing strategic financial activities (asset sales, mergers/acquisitions, capital markets activities, regulatory initiatives, etc.)
• Offering ideas and suggestions and working to improve or accelerate complex work processes, data management and data integrity
• Support the State Business Services groups’ efforts in creating accurate base forecasts
• Continuously improve UIPlanner financial model to ensure accurate financial forecasting and update it for changes as the external financial landscape evolves
• Developing effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy
• Demonstrating a questioning attitude while maintaining commitment to the overall success of the team

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees