Consultant - Finance

Overview

First Energy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. This role will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to our functional business leaders by providing financial insights that drive both financial and operational performance, support strategic decision-making, and align financial objectives with overall business goals. This position will serve as a bridge between the business and finance departments.

This position should have a deep understanding of the organization’s financial position as well as a strong business acumen.

This position will report to the Manager, Financial Services and will be onsite, with candidate needing to report to one of the First Energy Corporate offices. The location will be dependent upon the candidate selected.

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for assigned business units, building strong and collaborative relationships with stakeholders

• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial audiences

• Partner with leadership teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans

• Present findings and suggestions to senior management through reports, presentations, and meetings in a compelling and influential manner

• Understand the company's strategy in order to provide insights into how different initiatives may affect financial results

• Monitor and analyze business performance, highlighting opportunities and risks to drive improvements

• Support key investment decisions with robust financial analysis and scenario modeling

• Provide guidance on cost control and return on investment

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals are aligned with operational objectives

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure clear communications about support areas financials

• Ability to work independently and have self-driven motivation

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, Economics or a related field is required. Advanced degrees such as CFA, CPA or MBA is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience at progressively increasing levels of responsibility and complexity is required

• Excellent analytical abilities

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team effort on assignments that may be broad in nature

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and present information and recommendations involving complex accounting issues

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels of employees and leadership

• Desire to learn, grow and work across First Energy, and deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines

• Relevant work experience includes proven experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, or similar roles

• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to interpret complex financial data, create forecasts, and provide insights related to trends and patterns

• Capability to identify trends, assess financial performance, and make informed recommendations based on this analysis

• Possess a deep understanding of the business environment in which the organization operates, including awareness of market trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors that could impact the business

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex…