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Posting Summary

The Lead Financial Analyst - RRE Carolinas Generation provides the day to day finance functions to support RRE Carolinas Generation organization. This position is responsible for cost management, accounting, financial analysis to support the specific areas within the organization. Also, helps ensure adherence to overall GAAP and internal company financial policies and procedures, particularly related to collaborating with Fixed Assets as needed. Key activities for the role include coordinating and supporting month-end close activities, providing timely and accurate analysis and cost management reporting, ensuring adherence to internal and external governance requirements, facilitating an effective budget & planning process, and supporting processes to develop and communicate accurate projection information. Incumbent will also be the primary point of contact for a dressing other ad hoc requests as necessary. This position will assist in defining and executing initiatives to drive a culture of accountability for financial management in their business partner's organization. Effective leadership, communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position as the incumbent is responsible for specific functions within the RRE Carolinas Generation organization. This is the fifth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business need. Employees at this level solve complex problems and interpret internal or external business issues and recommend solutions. Incumbents provide leadership (advising and providing direction) to others in financial areas of specialization, and may coordinate daily work activities or review the work of other teammates. Employee may also regularly lead projects. Employee works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Incumbent has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. The Lead Financial Analyst is required to perform all of the duties of the senior in addition to the following: Leads business and peer teams to drive results. Directs workplan and effective project completion within the department. Leads change initiatives among peers. When manager not available, the lead can step into supervisory role. Leverages industry knowledge to provide business context for decisions. Identifies initiatives to improve business outcomes. Communicates and integrates segment knowledge, enterprise drivers, and regulatory influences. Works independently and provides strong context for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership as a consultant or subject matter expert for technical/functional/strategic issues, provide guidance and assistance for questions and problems related to financial business management.
• Build financial acumen across customer group supported. Achieve financial results
• Achieve financial performance targets by providing financial, accounting, and business management analytical insight to executives and senior leaders. Includes budgeting, reporting and projection activities. Peer Leadership
• Direct workplan and effective project completion among other employees on the team through effective leadership and influence skills.
• Ensure peers have appropriate training to perform tasks. Drive Initiatives
• Lead various special projects/initiatives and financial studies. Compliance Assurance
• Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls. Accounting review/approval
• Review and/or approve accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections. Financial Analysis & Support
• Financial responsibilities for one generation site

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in (Accounting/Finance/Economics) OR a Bachelor's degree in a similar discipline with prior (accounting/finance/economics) work experience
• Five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
• Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
• Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tool (Business Objects)
• Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point

Desired Qualifications

• In addition to desired degree, eight (8) or more years related work experience
• Masters in Accounting or MBA
• CPA, CIA, CFA or CMA is strongly encouraged for achieving the Lead Analyst level or higher position
• Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
• Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tool (Business Objects)
• Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point

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 a Duke Energy facility.
• Office Environment

Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No

Posting Expiration Date
Monday, December 23, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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