Financial Analyst - Transmission

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, reporting, and analysis for FirstEnergy’s Transmission segment. Reporting to the Manager, Transmission Planning & Reporting, the analyst provides accurate analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support the segment’s financial health and informed decision-making. This full-time, on-site position is based in either Akron, Ohio, or Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

The position supports budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, strategic planning, and financial reporting, including O&M and capital planning, P&L, balance sheets, cash flows, and credit metrics. It partners with Transmission leadership and stakeholders throughout the company, supports governance and regulatory matters, and contributes to SEC filings and disclosures. The analyst also helps improve and automate processes and participates in the financial close as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, business, or a related discipline; alternatively, at least 4 years of related work experience in lieu of a college degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience with increasing impact and responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of O&M, capital, or full P&L results.
• Strong financial acumen, including in-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis, budgeting and forecasting theory and processes, and internal and external reporting.
• General knowledge of GAAP and FERC accounting principles.
• Ability to understand the state and federal regulatory framework and translate recommendations into actions to optimize results.
• Ability to develop business partnerships and earn trust across organizations.
• Commitment to role-modeling FirstEnergy’s values and behaviors, transparency, continuous learning, and improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert analytical skills and a record of solving complex issues with clear, logical, and impactful solutions.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Data visualization skills and technical capabilities with Power BI.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Regulated finance experience.
• Experience with SAP and UI Planner.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable analytics to the Transmission leadership team.
• Own and improve the clarity of financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting deliverables for Transmission Finance, including O&M and capital planning, P&L, balance sheets, cash flows, and credit metrics.
• Partner with stakeholders in Transmission Operations, Utility Leadership, Rates, Tax, Controllers, and other departments, connecting Transmission financial plans with performance.
• Build business knowledge across teams, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive results.
• Facilitate governance matters related to the FET Board and Brookfield.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting on FET results and support Board and strategy retreat materials.
• Support SEC filings and disclosures for FET and prepare SEC filings and disclosures for FE’s Stand-Alone Transmission reporting segment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities with team members.
• Find ways to streamline and automate processes through technology.
• Support regulatory work by preparing data and documentation for rate filings and regulatory proceedings.
• Participate in the closing process as needed and prepare journal entries supporting Transmission.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level