Financial Analyst IV - Utility

Qualifications

• 6 years experience; with Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field
• Finance (business planning) or accounting
• Knowledge in use and application of SAP planning tools, models, techniques and processes
• Desire to be challenged, expand professional knowledge and take on more responsibility over time
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Strong analytical, business and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Advanced proficiency with Excel or databases
• Experience in creating presentations in PowerPoint
• Familiarity with financial statements and ability to link operational activities to impacts on the financial statements

Responsibilities

• This position will support PSE&G’s business planning process
• The position will primarily support a Utility line of business
• Areas of responsibility include creating and maintaining the annual cost plan (O&M and capital)
• Support month end closing activities including journal entries, variance analysis and ad-hoc analysis and reporting
• Create and maintain SAP standing orders
• Identify and perform analysis of major O&M and capital drivers and cost savings opportunities for clients
• Provide integrated financial and operating information such as goal performance, resource allocation and optimization to provide value to the business planning process on a continual basis
• The group works collaboratively with its Utility clients, other areas of Utility Finance and Accounting
• Responsible for working with the client to prepare and create the annual cost plan in SAP and PCM specifically focused on O&M and Capital costs
• Support the month end, quarter end and year-end closing processes
• These can include creating and maintaining journal entries, conducting actual vs plan variance analysis, creating ad hoc analysis
• Working with Accounting to ensure all entries are accurately recorded and reflected in monthly results
• Creation of SAP standing orders ensuring correct accounting for the work performed
• Preparation and analysis of key metrics impacting performance such as overtime or cost per unit metrics
• Support the preparation and presentation of the annual business plan for senior management approval
• Preparation of reports or analysis specifically requested by the client providing value-added insights to assist in the decision-making process
• Assist in analyzing results and identifying areas of opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
• Communicate / present findings to all levels of management
• Preparation of reports supporting regulatory filings
• Position must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity

Benefits

Salary Range : $88,400 - $140,000

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