Sr Mgr Business Planning

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The Sr Mgr Business Planning serves as a leader within the Business Planning function and oversees the development, coordination, execution, and related accounting support for other operating revenue, operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses, capital expenditures, and related balance sheet accounts across one or more business units. Provides strategic financial insight for senior leadership and business unit leadership through financial reporting, analysis, financial planning, and accounting expertise that supports operational and strategic decision-making.

Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of business unit financial information and planning deliverables and influences business unit financial performance, corporate forecast accuracy, regulatory support, internal control effectiveness, and cost management outcomes. Identifies financial risks and opportunities; collaborates with Accounting, Tax, Operations, Regulatory, and other business partners to align financial plans with organizational objectives; develops scenario analyses; and drives continuous improvement within the Business Planning function.

Provides leadership and direction to Business Planning teams, including performance management, coaching, and professional development. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring team resources and priorities are aligned with organizational objectives.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  Responsible for managing and developing monthly financial and operational performance results, including month-end financial closeout activities, review of actual results, accruals, journal entry support, cost transfers, and detailed actual-to-budget, forecast, and prior-year variance analyses. Partners with Business Unit Vice Presidents, Directors, Project Management, and Operating Management to explain performance drivers, identify financial risks and opportunities, and develop contingency plans to optimize O&M expenses and capital expenditures.
  
  Leads the development and maintenance of reporting tools and processes for routine and ad hoc reporting and ensures monthly results are timely, accurate, complete, and useful for management decision-making. Reviews and approves business planning deliverables, variance explanations, and financial analyses before submission to Finance…