Sr. Financial Analyst / Financial Specialist

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for financial analysis duties supporting both Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development. Under minimal supervision, responsibilities include both project-based and daily/monthly activities supporting these functions. This position may provide guidance to other PPL employees in support of producing high quality, timely and accurate results. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS HYBRID - IN OFFICE 3 DAYS A WEEK - LOCATED IN ALLENTOWN, PA.

Requirements

Sr. Financial Analyst
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
5 years of financial experience.
Requires knowledge and skills in own discipline; still acquiring higher level skills
Financial Specialist
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline
7 years Financial experience, which could include co-op assignments
Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Strong analysis, research, and complex problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Sr. Financial Analyst
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
CFA/CPA
Understanding of power/utility sector
Intermediate knowledge of Excel
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative
Financial Specialist
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years in utility industry
CFA/CPA
Understanding of power / utility sector
Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software
Intermediate knowledge of Excel
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative

Responsibilities

Senior Financial Analyst
Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements including reconciliations and variance explanations.
Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community.
Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management under direct supervision.
Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions. Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
Complies with all policies and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Financial Specialist
Under minimal direction and supervision, provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Develops a strong working knowledge of PPL’s corporate forecasting model (Utilities International financial software) and proactively drives the ongoing development of the application.
Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements including reconciliations and variance explanations.
Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community
Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management with minimal supervision.
Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions.
Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
Performs other duties as directed of assigned.