Analyst III - Administrative Services - Akron Fairlawn

About the Opportunity

This is for an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate’s skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Analyst to support our utility operations across 200+ sites within the FirstEnergy 5-State Service Territory. This role will be instrumental in driving financial performance through insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and strategic budget management. You will collaborate closely with operational leaders, providing financial guidance and training to ensure cost efficiency and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.

Develop and maintain financial forecasts, identifying trends and risks.

Prepare and present analytical reports on operational spend, cost drivers, and efficiency opportunities.

Monitor expenditures, invoices, and implement cost-savings strategies.

Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and journal entries.

Partner with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Lead training sessions for operational leaders on budget management, cost control, and invoice approval best practices.

Collaborate with procurement and AP teams to streamline invoice workflows and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Assist in the development of financial models to support strategic initiatives and capital planning.

Create, maintain and close-out WBS numbers and related accounting for proposed/approved O&M cost tracking centers and projects.

Communicate corporate guidelines, budget direction, schedules, and expectations.

Provide definitions of legal entities and settlement rules.

Provide responses to requests for financial information (audits, SOX control inquiries, etc.).

Develop management reporting and presentations to all levels of the organization.

Perform project analytics and planning on behalf of the Administrative Services Department.

Learn and provide back-up as needed for responsibilities of other financial analysts in the Department, including capital functions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus).

For a level III: Bachelor's degree with a recommended minimum of 4 to 7 years relevant work experience or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.

For a level IV: Bachelor's degree with a recommended minimum of 7 to 10 years relevant work experience or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.

Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, including accruals and journal entries.

Advanced proficiency in Excel, other Microsoft Office applications and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with QlikView, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.

Construction industry-related experience

Experience with data upload into systems like UI Planner

Familiarity with invoice processing systems and procurement workflows.

Knowledge of utility industry financial practices is a strong plus.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team