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Financial Analyst / Sr. Financial Analyst Job at Constellation in Delta

Constellation, Delta, PA, United States

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

PLEASE NOTE: This role can be filled as either a Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst. Please see below for compensation, description, and requirements.

Financial Analyst - expected salary range of $72,000 to $80,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Senior Financial Analyst - expected salary range of $89,100 to $99,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION - FINANCIAL ANALYST

Actively participates in the accurate planning, reporting and analysis functions. This position will also be utilized to adequately fulfill ad hoc requests from various internal and external sources to support decision-making. This includes providing direct input and support to directors, department heads, and line personnel in assigned area.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION - SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Sr. Financial Analyst has the lead day-to-day responsibility for managing and controlling O&M and capital costs. This role will support accurate planning, reporting and analysis of operations. This position entails increased scope and complexity including fleet wide special projects. Must be able to fulfill ad hoc requests from various internal and external sources to support decision-making and provide necessary insight to executives, managers, department heads and line personnel. Individual must be flexible, proactive and able to work with ambiguity. Individual must be able to commit to the time requirements of this position, which may demand extended hours as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES - FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • Prepare the month-end, quarterly and full-year forecast/reports, including: reporting packages (Executives, Internal, other business units), monthly financial close package, monthly scorecard and financial performance indicators, quarterly management meeting presentation, Board of Directors meeting presentation, ensuring that capital and EBIT forecasts are properly reflected in planning tools. And working with financial system team to mitigate/resolve forecasting and planning concerns.

  • Assist in preparation of various reports and data requests and answers ad-hoc requests for internal and external reporting customers. Routinely communicate actual performance compared to budget/plan/goals.

  • Functioning as a member of Constellation finance Team with responsibilities for ensuring a financial perspective is brought to daily operations, proper classification (O&M vs Capital) and treatment is followed, and compliance with all managerial policies.

  • Liaison to business units to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange

  • Participates in the annual budgeting process and assist in updating long-range and budget planning models.

PRIMARY DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES - SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • Provide financial analysis and reporting for management on major capital and O&M cost drivers. Work with personnel to control and manage costs. Forecast performance against goals, plans and budgets. Bring a financial perspective to daily operations. Prepare and review month-end, quarterly and full-year forecast/reports up to and including: executive reporting packages, monthly financial close packages, quarterly management meeting presentations.

  • Lead each monthly financial closing (pre and post close work), providing all required reporting to corporate center and site management. Ensure proper accounting treatment is followed and monitor adherence to corporate policies and procedures. Prepare various periodic reports to communicate performance in areas such as contracted services, overtime and other.

  • Develop the long-range financial plan.

  • Review and process Capital and other Project Request proposals. Monitor and report on Project spend.

  • Perform cost reporting - planning & tracking.

  • Perform periodic Ad-hoc reporting and analyses.

  • Work with Manger to develop and oversee the work product of more junior financial analysts in the group and provide training and guidance as required. Perform complex special projects at the request of Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • 4-year degree in financial related field and 2 to 5 years relevant experience.

  • Analytical understanding of finance and accounting.

  • Effective written skills.

  • Thorough computer base analytical skills (Microsoft Office).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • 4 year degree in a business-related field with 5 to 8 years business-related experience and demonstrated success in finance or business operations.

  • Effective financial analysis skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Exposure to accounting principles, financial metrics and financial statement relationships

  • Working knowledge of Business Operations & industry practices.

  • Thorough computer-base analytical skill (e.g. Access, Excel, Power Point, database management)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • MBA/CPA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • MBA/CPA

  • Expertise in PeopleSoft and financial systems

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.