Financial Analyst II OR Senior Financial Analyst - Nuclear Finance

Huntersville, NCSenior

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Position Summary

This is the fourth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Employees at this level work in self-directed manner receiving very minimal guidance. Incumbents are required to have in-depth knowledge and experience and work to solve complex problems. Incumbents also act as a resource for less experience employees. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for cost management accounting, financial analysis, and reporting to support the Regulated Utilities business segment. Consults, and partners with, business executives and line management on financial priorities and challenges. Influences and drives financial acumen across the organization. Effectively communicates with senior leaders of the business who may not be financial experts. Develops and formulates recommendations based on analyses and operational knowledge. Identifies trends that result in resource allocation recommendations. Key work activities also include formulating and consolidating budgets and developing consolidated financial information. Self-directed in their work and provides strong context for decision making.

This position is in the Nuclear Fleet Finance Team and primary responsibilities include providing financial support (planning & budgeting, recording of transactions, forecasting, and presenting financial results to all levels within the organization) to organizations in the Nuclear Corporate organization. This position also has responsibility for month end close duties (journal entries, analysis, reporting) and SOX and other company policy compliance including reviews of Payco/Resp alignment default labor charging, core utility reviews, etc. This position will interface with all levels in the organization they support and will work closely with site finance personnel.

Responsibilities

Business Consulting

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers.
Effectively communicate financial information to all levels of leadership.
Build financial acumen across customer group supported.

Financial Budgeting, Analysis and Projections

Develop and consolidate even the most complex departmental budgets.
Evaluate business unit O&M and capital variances for key drivers.
Prepare financial presentations for management review, cost/status reporting, and decision making.
Partner with business executives and finance team to develop year end/quarterly/monthly business unit financial projections.

Peer Support

Support lower level analysts on teams with developing their skill sets.

Special Projects

Participate as a lead or team member for various special projects or financial studies.
Projects can be the most complex, and may involve research outside of the analyst's area of support.

Compliance Assurance

Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls.

Accounting review

Prepare and review accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections.

Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Required/Basic Qualifications (Financial Analyst II)

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Two (2) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, OneStream, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tools (WebI, PowerBI, cubes)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point

Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Financial Analyst)

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Three (3) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, OneStream, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tools (WebI, PowerBI, cubes)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point

Desired Qualifications

CPA or working toward CPA
Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting
Six (6) years or more of professional work related experience
Experience building PowerBi reports
Experiences with Microsoft Excel pivot tables and Vlookups

Specific Requirements

Years of prior equivalent work-related experience in lieu of a degree is N/A unless grandfathered in and requires CFO Staff approval.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility.
Hybrid schedule with in-office days at McGuire Office Complex in Huntersville NC (M-Th 4-10s OR M-F 5-8s)

Specific Requirements

Must be able to meet the requirements to obtain unescorted nuclear access.

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Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.