Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - OH

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.

This is an open, full‑time, on‑site position located in Akron, OH. The role is a key leadership position on the Business Unit Finance & Regulatory Team reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Regulatory Affairs for Ohio. The primary office location for this role will be in Akron Fairlawn.

The successful candidate will lead the Business Unit Finance team responsible for strategic financial planning, analysis and execution. The leader will provide impactful insights to support Business Unit operations, communicate financial performance across leadership, and serve as the primary liaison between Business Unit Leadership, FEU Leadership, Corporate Finance, the Controller’s Department and other groups.

• Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements.
• Lead strategic planning and forecasting for the Business Unit, including long‑term plan development, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting processes and deliverables.
• Own full P&L performance, including revenue, O&M and capital planning, strategic leadership on financing, taxes and cash/credit management.
• Own O&M and capital planning; develop budgets, track actual performance, provide clear analysis and build accurate forecasts.
• Provide guidance to all levels of the organization on the impacts of business performance through strategic decision‑support models and KPIs.
• Influence regulatory framework to optimize investment and recovery strategies.
• Act as the primary interface with stakeholders on the Business Unit’s budget, forecast, analysis and performance.
• Build a business‑partner model to facilitate communication, increase business knowledge, identify opportunities, mitigate risks and drive results.
• Lead the team responsible for direct support of business partners, including O&M and capital investment planning/analysis, revenue execution, cash/credit performance and compliance activities.
• Create and lead a decision‑support function to provide strategic insights and recommended actions based on thorough analysis and understanding of operations, finance and regulatory strategies.
• Educate direct team and other organizations on technical subject matters (regulated finance, investments, financial performance, etc.).
• Lead identification, design and implementation of process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering or related discipline required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with increasing impact and responsibility in FP&A‑related functions.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic business decisions from idea to execution.
• Strong financial acumen including expert‑level knowledge of financial statement analysis, budgeting/forecasting theory and process, internal/external reporting functions, and GAAP and FERC accounting principles.
• Regulated finance experience is a plus.
• Understanding of the Business Unit regulatory framework and ability to translate recommendations into action to optimize results; regulatory experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to lead by example, coach others, provide constructive feedback, build high‑performing teams and empower others.
• Proven ability to develop business partnerships and earn trust across organizations.
• Commitment to role‑modeling First Energy’s values and behaviors, transparency, continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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