Analyst - Strategy, Long Term Planning & Bus Performance

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

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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. 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. FirstEnergy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their Strategy organization. This entry-level role supports enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities for consolidated FirstEnergy. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate financial results, support strategic decision-making, and track performance against financial goals. This position is ideal for candidates eager to develop strong financial analysis skills, gain exposure to enterprise-level strategy, and contribute to a collaborative, results-driven team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
• Foundational knowledge of financial statement analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to FirstEnergy values and behaviors

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial planning or business intelligence tools (e.g., UI Planner, QlikView, Power BI)
• Exposure to SAP or similar systems

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Support the development and maintenance of forecast models and management reports to inform strategic business decisions
• Compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources, presenting findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Coordinate periodic actual results and forecast reporting, including preparation of financial management schedules
• Develop an understanding of FirstEnergy’s financial performance, strategic objectives, and operating environment
• Support target setting, peer benchmarking, tracking, and analysis of key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
• Deliver timely and accurate analysis and reporting, providing excellent internal customer service
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analysis, or work processes and contribute ideas for increased efficiency
• Build effective working relationships with team members and business partners at multiple levels of the organization
• Demonstrate curiosity and a questioning mindset while maintaining alignment with team goals and overall business success

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees