Financial Analyst II OR Senior Financial Analyst - Nuclear Finance

Duke Energy•Huntersville, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is the fourth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Employees at this level work in a self-directed manner receiving very minimal guidance. Incumbents are required to have in-depth knowledge and experience and work to solve complex problems. Incumbents also act as a resource for less experienced employees. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for cost management accounting, financial analysis, and reporting to support the Regulated Utilities business segment. Consults, and partners with, business executives and line management on financial priorities and challenges. Influences and drives financial acumen across the organization. Effectively communicates with senior leaders of the business who may not be financial experts. Develops and formulates recommendations based on analyses and operational knowledge. Identifies trends that result in resource allocation recommendations. Key work activities also include formulating and consolidating budgets and developing consolidated financial information. Self-directed in their work and provides strong context for decision making. This position is in the Nuclear Fleet Finance Team and primary responsibilities include providing financial support (planning & budgeting, recording of transactions, forecasting, and presenting financial results to all levels within the organization) to organizations in the Nuclear Corporate organization. This position also has responsibility for month end close duties (journal entries, analysis, reporting) and SOX and other company policy compliance including reviews of Payco/Resp alignment default labor charging, core utility reviews, etc. This position will interface with all levels in the organization they support and will work closely with site finance personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Two (2) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree (for Financial Analyst II)
Three (3) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree (for Senior Financial Analyst)
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, OneStream, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tools (WebI, PowerBI, cubes)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
Must be able to meet the requirements to obtain unescorted nuclear access.

Nice To Haves

CPA or working toward CPA
Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting
Six (6) years or more of professional work related experience
Experience building PowerBi reports
Experiences with Microsoft Excel pivot tables and Vlookups

Responsibilities

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers.
Effectively communicate financial information to all levels of leadership.
Build financial acumen across customer group supported.
Develop and consolidate even the most complex departmental budgets.
Evaluate business unit O&M and capital variances for key drivers.
Prepare financial presentations for management review, cost/status reporting, and decision making.
Partner with business executives and finance team to develop year end/quarterly/monthly business unit financial projections.
Support lower level analysts on teams with developing their skill sets.
Participate as a lead or team member for various special projects or financial studies. Projects can be the most complex, and may involve research outside of the analyst's area of support.
Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls.
Prepare and review accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections.