Financial Analyst II

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Ready to elevate your financial career in a role that blends strategy, innovation, and flexibility?

We're hiring a Financial Analyst II for a hybrid role that blends financial expertise with clear, impactful communication. You'll support decision-making through modeling, planning, and analysis—while translating complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

If you're ready to make a difference with your financial analyst skills and voice, apply today and help us build stronger communities.

Job Summary

Financial Analyst II performs various moderately complex financial and economic analysis and modeling. This position develops and prepares financial plans, budgets, rate review filing documents, and business planning and support analyses. This role works strategically with customers to achieve business goals and address opportunities and challenges.

What you will do

- Participates in developing, maintaining, and modifying financial models, plans, and budgets to support strategic decision-making.

- Participates in analysis of intermediate level financial data/trends, including comparing forecast to actual results.

- Assists with core accounting functions such as reconciliations, journal entries and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Effectively communicates – verbally and in writing – intermediate level financial information to internal and external stakeholders in a concise and simplified manner.

- Participates in business planning and support analysis, including economic scenario analysis, performance benchmarking, opportunity and risk assessment, and research projects with direction from a senior or lead.

- Proactively works with customers to provide intermediate level strategic consulting to help achieve business goals

- Seeks opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address issues or problems.

- May be involved in or responsible for assisting in developing rate review filing documents.

- Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

- Emphasis in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field. Preferred

Required Experience

- 3 years of technical and/or professional experience. MBA or professional certifications may be considered for a portion of professional work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

- Basic knowledge of financial modeling, financial planning, and accounting principles.

- Experience with reconciliations, journal entries and variance analysis.

- Proficiency in financial software applications and general computer tools (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).

- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

- Corporate Financial Reporting • Data Visualization • Financial Analysis • Financial Modeling • Financial Planning • Process Automations • Stakeholder Management

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$70,000-$82,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

talent@alliantenergy.com

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