Analyst - Utility Operations Finance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 2d ago

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] The analyst will work within the reporting team and across various stakeholders including finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate internal management reporting and external financial reporting throughout the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. This position reports to the Director, Reporting and Corporate Business Services and is located at the Corporate Office in Akron, Ohio. Responsibilities include:

Participating in the preparation and distribution of various monthly internal reports

Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures, specifically management's discussion and analysis

Participating in the preparation of supporting materials for investor relations

Participating in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and forecasts

Providing support and assistance to external auditors

Conducting ad hoc research, analyze data, interpret results, and provide financial analysis to senior management for various ad hoc projects

Develop solutions to improve the accuracy or efficiency of complex business processes and /or projects

Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (state finance, rates and regulatory affairs, investor relations, treasury, etc.)

Consistently anticipating and delivering against a defined action plan

Understanding the financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergy

Alignment with FirstEnergy's Core Values and Behaviors as well as priorities of the Finance organization.

Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience required.

Strong financial acumen and analytical skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP knowledge preferred

Familiarity with QlikView or other reporting tools

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Utility or regulated industry experience a plus

Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships

Desire to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results

Ability to anticipate questions ahead of time (think and act proactively)

Maintains a continuous improvement mindset and seeks opportunities to improve and enhance processes

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philos Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjY2OTExLjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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