Finance Associate OR Financial Analyst I

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

8d•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 (6) jurisdictions and is critical in supporting operations of Duke Energy’s existing 55,000-megawatt fleet and realizing its ambitious energy modernization goals, while keeping reliability and customer value in the forefront. This position requires a blended knowledge of operational, technical and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. This position works closely with the organization to analyze and report variances, trends and plans. This position will analyze and develop the financials for jurisdictional reporting and forecasting. This position 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 as needed. This position is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of standard financial reports and requires timely response to end user inquiries/issues. Position will provide Regulatory knowledge including familiarity with interconnection agreement cost management, and other pass-through items for all jurisdictions to support various reporting and requirements. Effective leadership, communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position as the incumbent is responsible for functions that cross and impact multiple generation fuel types, regions and jurisdictions. Position must have strong ability to execute financial activities, evaluate change management efforts, and participate in business process improvement efforts. The Lead Financial Analyst is required to perform all their duties and can back up the Senior Financial Analysts and Lead Financial Analyst when needed. Position works independently, with guidance as needed in more complex situations. Effective leadership, communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position as this position is responsible for functions and activities that impact a variety of different departments within the company. Maintaining a positive outlook is critical.

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 level)

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

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.
Provide direct support to the senior leadership within the organization.
Analyze and report variances, trends and plans.
Analyze and develop the financials for jurisdictional reporting and forecasting.
Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal company financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with CARG (Corporate Accounting Research Group) and Fixed Assets as needed.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of standard financial reports.
Provide timely response to end user inquiries/issues.
Provide Regulatory knowledge including familiarity with interconnection agreement cost management, and other pass-through items for all jurisdictions to support various reporting and requirements.
Execute financial activities.
Evaluate change management efforts.
Participate in business process improvement efforts.
Perform all duties and back up Senior Financial Analysts and Lead Financial Analyst when needed.