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

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. This role will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to our functional business leaders by providing financial insights that drive both financial and operational performance, support strategic decision-making, and align financial objectives with overall business goals. This position will serve as a bridge between the business and finance departments. This position should have a deep understanding of the organization’s financial position as well as a strong business acumen. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Services and will be onsite, with candidate needing to report to one of the FirstEnergy Corporate offices (Akron, Greensburg, Reading or Holmdel). The location will be dependent upon the candidate selected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, Economics or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience at progressively increasing levels of responsibility and complexity is required
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team effort on assignments that may be broad in nature
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and present information and recommendations involving complex accounting issues
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels of employees and leadership
• Desire to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy, and deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines
• Relevant work experience includes proven experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, or similar roles
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret complex financial data, create forecasts, and provide insights related to trends and patterns
• Capability to identify trends, assess financial performance, and make informed recommendations based on this analysis
• Possess a deep understanding of the business environment in which the organization operates, including awareness of market trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors that could impact the business
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and influence stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to build trust and credibility across different functions and levels of the organization
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, and Reporting Platforms).
• Financially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize work in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees such as CFA, CPA or MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for assigned business units, building strong and collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial audiences
• Partner with leadership teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans
• Present findings and suggestions to senior management through reports, presentations, and meetings in a compelling and influential manner
• Understand the company's strategy in order to provide insights into how different initiatives may affect financial results
• Monitor and analyze business performance, highlighting opportunities and risks to drive improvements
• Support key investment decisions with robust financial analysis and scenario modeling
• Provide guidance on cost control and return on investment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals are aligned with operational objectives
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure clear communications about support areas financials
• Ability to work independently and have self-driven motivation

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: Senior