Financial Analyst II OR Senior Financial Analyst - PGO Florida Finance

Duke Energy•St. Petersburg, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting support to the Power Grid Operations Florida business unit. The position requires a blend of technical and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. The role works closely with business customers to analyze and report variances, trends, and plans. Key activities include financial planning, managing budget development, and monthly, year-to-date, and year-end financial analysis. The role will collaborate with business representatives at all levels to provide the expertise and assistance necessary for the business to achieve financial success. The preferred location is St. Petersburg, FL, but the selected candidate may be located at any Duke Energy location in FL with a vacancy. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs. Depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in (Accounting/Finance/Economics) OR a Bachelor’s degree in a similar discipline with prior (accounting/finance/economics) work experience
Two (2) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree (for Financial Analyst II)
Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fields (for Senior Financial Analyst)
6 years of work experience in a finance-related field (planning, analysis, budgeting and forecasting, or accounting), or the energy industry (for Senior Financial Analyst)
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience applying GAAP accounting principles, and evaluating internal controls (for Senior Financial Analyst)
Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills and strong business acumen (for Senior Financial Analyst)
Ability to understand business operations and apply business acumen to identify issues and propose innovative solutions (for Senior Financial Analyst)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
Demonstrated information technology skills: Experience with financial applications (such as PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tools (such as Business Objects) (for Senior Financial Analyst)
Proficient skills in Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Access (for Senior Financial Analyst)

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Accounting, Business or related fields
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar certification (or working toward certification)
Experience in regulated utility accounting
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with customers at all levels within the organization
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; demonstrated initiative within current team

Responsibilities

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers.
Budget development for supported functions.
Evaluate and report business unit O&M and capital budget variances to allow for accurate financial reporting and year-end projections.
Support the reporting process within the region to facilitate understanding of business and variance impacts to zone and employees.
Compile and analyze statistical data to identify and correct errors and evaluate general content.
Prepare, check, and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as-needed basis.
Perform account reconciliations on an as-needed basis.
Serve as a key interface to the zone on understanding and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with peer analysts to improve work processes and efficiencies across all zones.
Support for cost-reimbursable spend related to costs in aid of construction, solar projects, and highway/DOT projects.
Analyze cost pool charging for adherence to applicable policies and for reasonableness of O&M and capital splits.
Develop an understanding of the work management systems and the accounting mapping to support work orders.
Prepare financial schedules required to meet monthly and quarterly business unit data requests from Corporate Accounting.
Work with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and answering questions as needed.
Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing as needed.
Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required.
Actively seek to identify and meet customer needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved.