Finance Associate OR Financial Analyst I (3 open positions)

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the day-to-day overall cost management, accounting and financial analysis, business planning and all key operational finance functions to support the organization from a jurisdictional and functional basis. This position will provide direct support to the senior leadership within the organization. The role will support work activities across all six (6) jurisdictions within Duke Energy, including Regulated Renewable Energy (RRE), System Planning & Construction (SPC), and Environmental Services & Enterprise Excellence (ESEE). The annual budgets supported range from approximately $700M to $6 billion. This position requires a blended knowledge of operational, technical, and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. The role works closely with the organization to analyze and report variances, trends, and plans, and will analyze and develop financials for jurisdictional reporting and forecasting. It also helps ensure adherence to GAAP, internal company financial policies and procedures, particularly related to collaborating with CARG (Corporate Accounting Research Group) and Fixed Assets. The position is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of standard financial reports and requires timely response to end-user inquiries/issues. This posting is for three open positions, and the level to which a candidate is aligned will depend on their relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in (Accounting/Finance/Economics) OR a Bachelor’s degree in a similar discipline with prior (accounting/finance/economics) work experience
One (1) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree (for Financial Analyst I)

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIS, CFA or CMA Certifications (or working toward certification)
Master's in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Experience in interfacing with executive leadership
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively perform at the lead level by serving as a subject matter expert, developing process improvements, recommending best practices based on expertise & knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work independently with proactive recommendations and limited supervision
Broad knowledge of utility environment and its business units/operations
Ability to analyze and understand financial information, recognize significant variances, trends, and irregularities and summarize clearly and concisely to management
Ability to work in a team environment & foster good relationship with teammates & business partners
Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships at all levels within the organization
Proven analytical and skills
Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach
Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, WebI, Power Plant, Analysis Services etc.)
Proficient use of Power BI, PowerPivot, Power Query and Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, & Power Point

Responsibilities

Provide and present accurate and relevant financial analysis and management reporting to the RRE Organization and respective senior management to enable strategic decision-making.
Analyze and consolidate management financial reporting including actuals, budgets and forecasting/projecting year end impacts including variance explanations.
Analyze data, identify and correct errors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Coordinate and support the month-end close activities.
Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis.
Assist in the preparation and review of governmental filings, including quarterly and annual FERC reports, rate case support, insurance claims and recoverables as needed.
Work with internal & external auditors; provide necessary information & answer questions as needed.
Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing.
Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required.
Support the budget and business planning process including communication of budget guidance, assumptions, and calendars for assigned sections.
Validate budgets uploaded to correct target amounts.
Develop and support department budget, strategic plan and related presentation material.
Work closely with and at the direction of appropriate management during the business planning process for input and dialogue on business plan and budget content.
Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets utilizing Hyperion Planning/One Stream Planning tool.
Build relationships & promote two-way communication with business partners and Finance peers.
Help provide guidance to team on complex accounting issues.
Proactively help identify cost reduction opportunities through independent analysis.
Actively seek to identify and meet customer needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved.
Assist in defining and executing initiatives to drive a culture of accountability for financial management in their business partner’s organization.
Coordinate & manage various projects & initiatives that arise throughout the normal course of business.
Identify, develop and implement continuous process improvement opportunities.
Lead and/or assist with special projects and requests as required.
Participate in peer teams when identified to ensure consistency in processes and reporting, and sharing of best practices throughout the organization.
Overtime may be required during monthly/quarterly/annual closing and business planning processes as well as rollout of new and/or changes processes.
Perform other ad hoc requests as necessary.