Business Finance Senior Analyst IT

Pacific Gas & Electric - San Francisco, CA - Requisition ID # 73942 Job Category : Accounting / Finance Job Level : Individual Contributor Business Unit: Finance Job Location : San Francisco Department Overview PG&E's Business Finance team provides critical financial support to its operational Business Partners within the company. This support includes: financial analysis; budgeting, planning and forecasting; monitoring, controlling and accounting; operational performance reporting and analysis; and strategic planning and analysis. These services are critical to achieving the company's strategic, operational and financial objectives. The Business Finance department provides a unique environment for energized and talented finance professionals to engage in the business as valued functional advisors, make meaningful contributions to the direction of a dynamic business, and be actively developed and recognized. Position Overview The successful candidate will support the Information Technology (IT) Department. The candidate will also work closely with a variety of individuals ranging from various IT partners to assist regulatory affairs along with the accounting department to define and achieve IT’s strategic objectives. The candidate will also serve as a contact for all finance and accounting, operational performance and budget and forecasting inquiries for the support organizations within IT. A successful senior will embed her/himself in the client organization and become a trusted financials and strategic partner of the leadership team. The individual will pro-actively identify the client organization’s financial decision-making and performance monitoring needs and work with their team to governance processes and cost efficiency initiatives. The successful candidate will also help PG&E attain its goals by leveraging her/his exceptional communication, interpersonal, technical, analytical, statistical, and strategic skills, while applying the highest work ethic. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of analytical experience (business, mathematics, statistics) Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Business, Finance, other quantitative discipline or relevant work experience Desired Qualifications, minimum above plus Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word Working knowledge of SAP and Analysis for Excel Able to present complex data and findings to internal audiences Ability to solicit and integrate information from a variety of sources Ability to use proper analytical techniques to breakdown and solve complex problems Strong Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills Ability to execute tactically as well as depict the whole idea / analysis strategically for leadership teams (Vice Presidents, Sr. Directors, Directors and Managers) Responsibilities Leadership: Establish a working environment that fosters engagement, continuous learning, innovation, open honest communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving, efficiency, accountability, collegiality and safety. Drive understanding of client business model and utility business model Independently conceive of value-adding improvements to team or Business Finance-wide processes. Develop plans and direct improvement initiatives, and effectively communicate results to leadership. Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis. Provides advice and counsel to Business Finance leadership team, as needed. Regularly attend and actively engage in client staff and strategic planning meetings. Brief team on client initiatives. Identify and address internal and client training needs. Regulatory & Business Strategy Development: Partner with IT’s leadership team to prepare recommendations on program plans, operating forecasts, and other financial matters. Independently conceive of value-adding business analyses and initiatives for the client organization. Develop and direct the analyses / initiatives, and effectively communicate results to leadership. Provide financial support for client’s regulatory proceedings and assist in financial planning for operational responses to CPUC and FERC decisions. Understand and effectively communicate to the team and the client the financial implications of regulatory decisions, guidelines, policies, procedures, and other related matters. Direct team to develop dynamic models that help to project the impact of various regulatory scenarios and strategic initiatives. Financial Planning & Management: Ensure the timely and accurate completion of the following major financial management endeavors: Operating Rhythm Financial Planning and Monthly Financial Reporting. Understand utility Cost-of-Service accounting fundamentals and the PG&E cost model and effectively communicate concepts to team and client. Drive financial accountability and financial performance management within the client organization Provide expert financial analysis and advice to client in a clear and effective manner Lead the development and production of standard and ad hoc reports and analytical tools to ensure accurate and consistent representation of financial and operational performance. Advise and coordinate the development and implementation of robust financial governance processes across key stakeholders groups. Performance Management and Measurement: Identify inefficiencies in internal processes and implement improvements by directing internal and leading Business Finance-wide improvement initiatives and measuring yield on improvements Advise internal and client leadership on operational performance management and measurement including creating tools and measuring performance Assist client organization and Business Finance in monitoring and reporting performance initiatives... - Permanent - Full-time

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