More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Job Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst position in the Power Grid Operations (PGO) Consolidations department is responsible for overall cost management, accounting and financial analysis for the Power Grid Operations. This position will support enhancing financial reporting for an organization with approximate annual spend of $8B of capital and O&M. This position will work closely with the regional Power Grid Operations Finance teams and business partners to analyze and report variances, understand trends and implement reporting efficiencies. The position will work to ensure areas are in alignment with the Power Grid Operations financial governance model. In addition, this position will help oversee complex allocations that impact Power Grid Operations serving as a subject matter expert. Responsibilities: Ensure timely and accurate analysis and reporting: + Provide input for consistent consolidated financial reporting for actuals, budgets, projections and variances + Utilize reporting tools (PowerBi, etc.) to enhance financial reporting for the organization + Serve as Power Grid Operations Business Rule owner ensuring reporting criteria is maintained to align with business needs + Identify process improvements opportunities + Support months end close activities, including preparing/reviewing journal entries + Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts Support financial allocations: + Understand and manage Power Grid Operations allocations + Serve as subject matter expert for allocations helping finance peers and business with questions, troubleshooting issues and providing guidance as needed + Review allocation steps to ensure they are working correctly in accordance with documented procedures + Maintain documentation on allocations and perform training as needed Special projects/other: + Build relationships & promote two-way communication with business partners and Finance peers + Actively seek to identify and meet business partner needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems + Help provide guidance to business partners on complex accounting issues & capitalization guidelines + Participate as a lead or team member for various special projects or financial studies Required/Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other related degree + 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, HFM, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI) + Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point Desired Qualifications: + CPA or working toward CPA + Masters in Accounting or MBA + Experience using Microsoft Business Intelligence Suite, Cube reporting, and PowerPivot + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Ability to analyze and understand financial information, recognize significant variances, trends, and irregularities, and summarize clearly and concisely to management. + Ability to work in a team environment & foster good relationships with teammates & business partners + Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships at all levels within the organization + Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach + Broad knowledge of utility environment and operations + Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete moderately complex assignments Working Conditions: + Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. 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