Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II

Manage day-to-day cost management, accounting, financial analysis, business planning, and operational finance functions for the Regulated & Renewable Energy Florida organization
Provide budget oversight for approximately $450 million in O&M and capital spending
Provide financial reporting support for management, operational, and external reporting
Analyze and report variances, trends, and plans
Develop consolidated financials for jurisdictional reporting and forecasting
Define and improve reporting requirements and assess impacts on source databases and reports
Work with project teams to test database and reporting solutions and develop new reporting solutions
Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal financial policies and procedures
Maintain accurate standard financial reports and respond to end-user inquiries and issues
Support regulatory reporting, environmental clause cost management, and pass-through items
Present financial analysis and management reporting to senior management
Consolidate actuals, budgets, forecasts, year-end impacts, and variance explanations
Analyze data and correct errors to ensure financial information integrity
Coordinate month-end close activities and prepare, check, or post journal entries and accruals
Assist with governmental filings, FERC reports, rate case support, insurance claims, and recoverables
Work with internal and external auditors
Assist with SOX documentation updates and management testing
Support budget and business planning, including guidance, assumptions, calendars, budgets, strategic plans, and presentations
Coordinate annual budgets using Hyperion Planning/One Stream Planning
Build relationships with business partners and Finance peers
Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and identify cost-reduction opportunities
Coordinate projects and initiatives, implement process improvements, and participate in peer teams
Work overtime as needed during closing, planning, and process rollouts
Perform ad hoc requests and special projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar discipline with prior accounting/finance/economics work experience
• Financial Analyst: 1 year or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
• Financial Analyst II: 2 years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
• Fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility
• Ability to travel to various powerplants in Carolina locations, 5% to 15%
• CPA, CIS, CFA, or CMA certifications are desired or candidates may be working toward certification
• Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is desired
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership is desired
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform at the lead level as a subject matter expert and develop process improvements
• Ability to work independently with proactive recommendations and limited supervision
• Broad knowledge of utility environments and business unit operations
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify variances, trends, and irregularities
• Ability to work in a team environment and build productive relationships
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs
• Comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures
• Experience with People Soft, WebI, Power Plant, Analysis Services, or similar financial applications
• Proficiency in Power BI, Power Pivot, Power Query, Excel, Word, and Power Point

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and reporting within the regulated and renewable energy sector, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Proficient in utilizing financial applications and tools to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Financial Analysis
• Budget Management
• GAAP Compliance
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Financial Reporting

Hard Skills

• Cost Management
• Accounting Principles
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Forecasting
• Journal Entries
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Regulatory Reporting
• Budget Oversight

• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Relationship…