Sr Budget & Plnng Analyst

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location:

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.

We are looking for: Senior Budget & Planning Analyst

The Senior Budget & Planning Analyst provides financial support to the business by overseeing spending to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and used according to plan. The incumbent is not limited to complex cost accounting activities (including journal entries and managing loadings and allocations), regulatory filings support, risk and opportunity coordination, forecast and budget development, variance analysis, work order creation/reconciliation/closeout, preparation of financial reports/statements, financial master data management, invoice review, and cash flow management (to include timely analysis/reconciliations). Provide complex analysis and modeling support for project/program managers, business development, and business area directors.

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of economic and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures, the financial markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Proficient with financial management and analysis software (e.g. SAP, Business Intelligence, Power BI)
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data
• Ability to present data clearly and concisely
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong analytical ability, including the ability to quickly and effectively analyze, compare, and interpret data as well as strong problem solving skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Excel

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience

• [OR] Associate's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field with six (6) or more years of applicable experience
• [OR] High School Diploma with eight (8) or more years of applicable experience
  
  

• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and spend analysis.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development of the budget/long term financial plan by providing data and evidence-based analysis and incorporating the workplan into the financial models. Consolidate organizational budgets for review as well as prepare reports and presentations.
• Lead the data analysis for regulatory filings by gathering and organizing government, regulatory, and compliance data; prepare for leader review for rate filings, create/support exhibits, conduct reporting for documents used in rate responses.
• Review/audit general ledger (G/L) and work order activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded in accordance with financial policies and procedures (including O&M vs. capital).
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot more complex Excel financial models; document processes and procedures; recommend process improvements; manage/maintain financial master data.
• Lead the preparation of financial and compliance reports such as financial statements and budget performance, including monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports, Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Regulatory compliance reports.
• Work with Project Managers and Department Leads to optimize spend and operational efficacies on all projects/work and ensure adherence to work order workflow/management process.
• Review and understand the cost structure (including contract terms, cost workflow, etc.) and contribute effectively to the job setup and closeout processes.
• Provide complex data and financial analysis in support of external/internal customer requirements and audit requests. Review for completeness, accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Deliver reliable and precise execution of day-to-day Business Operations responsibilities including complex cost accounting activities (including journal entries and managing overheads and allocations), forecast development, variance analysis, risk and opportunity coordination and cash flow management (to include timely analysis/reconciliations).
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.