Leader Finance & Business; FBO Operations

Leader Finance & Business (FBO) Operations

This role leads the financial and operational backbone of a business unit at APS, helping teams make smart, informed decisions about how resources are used. By guiding budgets, forecasting future needs, and tracking performance, this leader ensures the organization operates efficiently and responsibly. Their work supports reliable service, strengthens financial health, and ultimately helps APS continue delivering power to communities while investing wisely in the future.

Guide and support a team responsible for financial planning, analysis, and business operations activities Partner with engineering and asset management teams to align financial plans with operational priorities Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring plans reflect both current needs and future goals Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights that drive better decision-making Collaborate with business leaders to improve efficiency, accountability, and overall operational effectiveness

Experience leading finance or business operations teams, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis Strong ability to translate financial data into clear insights that support strategic decisions Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams, including technical and operational groups Leadership skills that foster accountability, development, and high-quality outcomes A focus on continuous improvement, with an eye toward efficiency and operational excellence

Bachelors degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related discipline. MBA or Masters degree preferred. Requires comprehensive financial, accounting, regulatory, and managerial knowledge PLUS minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible business experience with emphasis in business planning, financial planning, modeling and analysis, forecasting, valuation and/or transactional due diligence. Leadership experience in a financial or accounting based management position desirable. Demonstrated competency in financial reporting and modeling.

Possess significant knowledge of regulatory trend developments in the utility industry, utility operations, and finance. Have the ability to manage a cross functional team that will consist of financial and operational based individuals to develop an effective and efficient support system for the business unit. Must possess the ability to understand trends and results at both a detailed level and a strategic level, and to inter-relate issues between the two.

Demonstrated effective oral, written and presentation communication skills; negotiation skills; and the highest quality interpersonal and people management skills. Travel to plant locations required including overnight trips.