Consultant - Finance

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 4h 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 FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. This role will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to our functional business leaders by providing financial insights that drive both financial and operational performance, support strategic decision-making, and align financial objectives with overall business goals. This position will serve as a bridge between the business and finance departments. This position should have a deep understanding of the organization's financial position as well as a strong business acumen. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Services and will be onsite, with candidate needing to report to one of the FirstEnergy Corporate offices (Akron, Greensburg, Reading or Holmdel). The location will be dependent upon the candidate selected. Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary finance point of contact for assigned business units, building strong and collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial audiences

Partner with leadership teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans

Present findings and suggestions to senior management through reports, presentations, and meetings in a compelling and influential manner

Understand the company's strategy in order to provide insights into how different initiatives may affect financial results

Monitor and analyze business performance, highlighting opportunities and risks to drive improvements

Support key investment decisions with robust financial analysis and scenario modeling

Provide guidance on cost control and return on investment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals are aligned with operational objectives

Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure clear communications about support areas financials

Ability to work independently and have self-driven motivation

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, Economics or a related field is required. Advanced degrees such as CFA, CPA or MBA is preferred.

A minimum of 10 years' relevant work experience at progressively increasing levels of responsibility and complexity is required

Excellent analytical abilities

Ability to work independently or as part of a team effort on assignments that may be broad in nature

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and present information and recommendations involving complex accounting issues

Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels of employees and leadership

Desire to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy, and deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines

Relevant work experience includes proven experience in finance

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