Sr Financial Analyst

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for the day-to-day overall cost management, accounting and financial analysis, business planning and all key operational finance functions to support the FP&A Organization.This position provides end-user financial reporting support for management, operational and external reporting. This position requires a blended knowledge of technical and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. This position works closely with the organization to analyze and report variances, trends and plans. This position will define and improve current and future reporting requirements and understand how those requirements impact source databases and reports. This position is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of standard financial reports and requires timely response to end user inquiries/issues.Effective leadership, communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position as the incumbent is responsible for functions that cross and impact multiple functions and jurisdictions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Three (3) 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 3+ years (6+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Years of prior equivalent work related experience in lieu of a degree is N/A unless grandfathered in and requires CFO Staff approval.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in (Accounting/Finance/Economics) OR a Bachelor’s degree in a similar discipline with prior (accounting/finance/economics) work experience
Six (6) plus years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Master's degree in Business Administration OR Master's degree in Accounting
In addition to desired degree, 6 years related work experience
CPA and/or Chartered Financial Analyst
Experience in interfacing with executive leadership
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a subject matter expert, developing process improvements and recommending best practices based on expertise & knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work independently with proactive recommendations and limited supervision
Ability to use Microsoft Business Intelligence Suite and PowerPivot
Broad knowledge of utility environment and its business units/operations.
Ability to analyze and understand financial information, recognize significant variances, trends, and irregularities and summarize clearly and concisely to management.
Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach
Masters in Accounting or MBA
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate analysis and reporting: Provide and present accurate and relevant financial analysis and management reporting to the FP&A Organization and respective senior management to enable strategic decision-making
Analyze and consolidate management financial reporting including actuals, budgets and forecasting/projecting year-end impacts including variance explanations.
Analyze data, identify and correct errors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Coordinate and support the month-end close activities.
Analyze business unit O&M and capital variances for key drivers.
Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as-needed basis.
Work with internal & external auditors; provide necessary information & answer questions as needed.
Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls.
Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required.
Ensure effective budget & business planning process: Support the budget and business planning process including communication of budget guidance, assumptions, and calendars for assigned sections.
Validate budgets uploaded to correct target amounts.
Develop and support department budget, strategic plan and related presentation material.
Work closely with and at the direction of appropriate management during the business planning process for input and dialogue on business plan and budget content.
Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets utilizing OneStream Hyperion Planning.
Leading and building relationships: Build relationships & promote two-way communication with business partners and Finance peers.
Help provide guidance to team on complex accounting issues.
Proactively help identify cost reduction opportunities through independent analysis.
Actively seek to identify and meet customer needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved.
Assist in defining and executing initiatives to drive a culture of accountability for financial management in their business partner’s organization.
Other and miscellaneous duties: Coordinate & manage various projects & initiatives that arise throughout the normal course of business.
Identify, develop and implement continuous process improvement opportunities.
Lead and/or assist with special projects and requests as required
Participate in peer teams when identified to ensure consistency in processes and reporting, and sharing of best practices throughout the organization
Overtime may be required during monthly/quarterly/annual closing and business planning processes as well as rollout of new and/or changes processes.
Perform other ad hoc requests as necessary.