Financial Analyst II

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. The Financial Analyst II is responsible for reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and providing financial analysis within the Natural Gas Business Unit (NGBU) FP&A, supporting Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy Midwest Gas in KY and OH. The analyst will collaborate with teammates, peers, and management on various financial activities, including the preparation of NGBU internal reporting and monthly/YTD variance reporting at a granular level. This role involves analyzing and researching ad-hoc requests, developing reporting, creating efficiencies, and preparing presentations for management review and decision-making. The position will primarily support O&M work and consult with NGBU leadership on financial priorities and challenges, with availability to assist with capital support as needed. It requires close collaboration with the overall Finance organization and the Regulated Utility Gas Operations Accounting group. Effective communication and relationship building are crucial for success. Employees at this level solve more complex financial problems with moderate guidance, building their knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers, and are expected to develop advanced skills and work with limited guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related discipline
Two (2) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
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 have 2 years (4+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Effective communication, both oral and written, and collaboration skills
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Effective time management skills
Graduate degree in Accounting, Business or related fields
Previous experience with budgeting and forecasting
Previous experience with financial analysis
Experience applying GAAP accounting principles
Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners
Operational business support experience
Previous experience in Utility, utility asset or regulatory accounting environment.
Ability to effectively perform at the experienced analyst level, including ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adhere to strict deadlines and schedules

Responsibilities

Prepare NGBU reporting including the functional O&M, ROCR and ad-hoc requests
Work with others to develop variance explanations of the NGBU results and drivers
Work with business partners to develop O&M budgets and upload into Onestream.
Prepare standard and correcting journal entries
Prepare monthly account reconciliations
Prepare standard monthly reporting, including updating powerBI dashboards
Understand and analyze basic system allocations
Assist with data requests from Regulatory and external auditors and other customers
Provide accounting support as needed
Understand and maintain proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls and policies
Identify process improvements and assist in implementation to produce efficiencies at all stages of the finance process