Business Planning Analyst

Tampa Electric Company•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Tampa Electric Company is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting activities across our business units. This position is well suited for an early-career analyst who has developed a foundation in finance or accounting and is ready to deepen their expertise, expand their responsibilities, and grow within a collaborative business planning team. The primary hiring focus is at the Level II Analyst level; however, we will also consider strong entry-level candidates (Level I) with relevant education and a demonstrated ability to grow, as well as developing Senior-level candidates (Level III) who are ready to take on increased independence and complexity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related financial field
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; advanced skills develop with level
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to continue developing financial and business expertise
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
Experience in a regulated utility or similarly complex operating environment
Experience with SAP, BPC/EPM, PowerPlan, or similar enterprise financial systems preferred

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of Capital, O&M, and Clause budgets and forecasts for Tampa Electric business units
Analyze actual, budgeted, and forecasted financial data and assist with identifying key drivers and variances
Participate in month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses, in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, tools, and reports used for management decision-making
Partner with business unit teams to develop and document financial assumptions
Prepare financial analyses, reports, and presentations that connect operational activity to financial performance
Ensure financial data accuracy and completeness in systems such as SAP, BPC/EPM, and PowerPlan
Participate in storm response and recovery support, including cost estimation and financial tracking
Independently communicate financial insights, identify process improvements, and support team knowledge-sharing