Business Finance Analyst/Specialist - PPL Services Corporation

Company Summary Statement :As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.Overview:

Under minimal supervision with a self-starter mentality, responsible for complex problem solving and analysis, preparation, and delivery of materials for leadership teams and providing business partners with clear and meaningful analysis to apply to business decisions. Develops effective business partnerships with business leadership teams. Leads key business planning/forecasting processes and effectively communicates results and expectations to all levels of the organization. Understands big picture concepts and provides leadership to junior team members.

Responsibilities:

This position may be hired at the Business Finance Analyst or Business Finance Specialist level and the level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience.

 

Business Finance Analyst:

• Provide analytical solutions to business process and technical problems
• Prepare and deliver presentations for business/executive leadership teams
• Develop and maintain flexible financial models that support business decisions and provide guidance to business partners on deployment of solutions
• Identify process improvements and lead implementation
• Engage regularly with business customers and pursue enhancements to business relationships
• Lead special projects/analysis
• Lead key processes for budget/forecast cycles
• Provide support to junior team members and business partners
• Develop knowledge of end-to-end business processes
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Business Finance Specialist:

• Provide analytical solutions to complex business process and technical problems
• Oversee development and delivery of presentations for business/executive leadership teams
• Oversee development of flexible financial models that support business decisions and provide guidance to business partners on deployment of solutions
• Lead implementation of process improvements
• Engage regularly with business customers and pursue enhancements to business relationships
• Lead special projects/analysis
• Lead key processes for budget/forecast cycles
• Provide leadership to junior team members and business partners
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of end-to-end business processes
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Qualifications:

This position may be hired at the Business Finance Analyst or Business Finance Specialist level and the level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience.

 

Business Finance Analyst

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline
• 5 years in analytical function, finance or related field
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand “big picture" concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years in utility industry
• Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
• Self-starter
• Ability to build complex, automated models

 

Business Finance Specialist

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline or 2-3 years related experience and MBA
• 5-7 years in analytical function, finance or related field
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Understand "big picture" concepts
• Ability to provide leadership to less experienced team members

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility industry
• Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance
• Ability to influence business leaders
• Self-starter
• Experience building complex, highly automated models