Senior Budget & Planning Analyst

Title:

Senior Budget & Planning Analyst

Company:

Tampa Electric Company

State and City:

Florida - Mulberry

Shift:

8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Business Planning Analyst Sr Financial Planning & Analysis provides business planning support to successfully operate the utility in a changing environment. Develops annual and multi-year operations budgets and forecasts. Supports the development of the annual operations budgets and business plan processes; communication with team members regarding financial matters, compliance, and support decision making. Provides financial support and business perspectives to assist in the direction of the company, including the relevant accounting treatment of specific items for senior management consideration.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

- Independently prepare significant portions of the annual budget and monthly reforecasts, including the preparation of tax sensitive accounts, earnings analysis, and surveillance reports. Support Director/ Manager and Accounting Department in development of overall financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flows. Supports Director/ Manager in production of multi-year forecasts and long-term planning efforts.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance on various projects and initiatives. Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects and initiatives to optimize financial strategies. Support regulatory filings by providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis.

- Independently prepare monthly budget/forecast/actual variance analysis reports, month-end financial results package (including earnings reconciliation), along with other operational/efficiency reports. Analyze results and prepare events analysis summary and monthly variance explanations. Work closely with the business unit’s operations staff to ensure accuracy.

- Prepare charts, graphs, or summaries as needed to support analysis and presentation of results and forecasts. Perform a variety of economic evaluation and planning duties to support acquisition activities, corporate planning, and quality control justification for capital expenditures.

- Communicate with immediate team members and the broader Senior Management team regarding financial matters, cost management and areas for improvement. Conduct problem solving activities and identify profit and cost control opportunities along with other accounting related activities.

- Assist the company in its accumulation and decision-making related to all income statements, balance sheet and cash flow components, such as Other Operating Revenue, Below-The-Line transactions, inventory levels, and the level of payables and accruals.

Qualifications

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related financial field from a regionally accredited college/university. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 4 years related financial work experience may be considered.

Preferred:

An accredited accounting, or financial designation.

Related Experience Required:

6 years of accounting/financial experience.

Preferred

Experience with software/systems such as SAP, PowerPlan and work management

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs)

- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Suite products and data visualization software (i.e. Power BI, Tableau).

- Familiarity with enterprise specific software solutions and Project management experience.

- Strong knowledge and abilities related to technical accounting principles, cost control, financial and metric analysis, profitability and process improvements and skill to translate into courses of action.

- Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

- Possess strong attention to detail.

- Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

- Effectively exercise judgement while working independently and effectively coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.

- Ability to perform assigned duties independently, often supporting responsibilities held by the Manager and act as a mentor for level I-III Finance Analysts.

Preferred

- General knowledge of utility operations, utility accounting and regulatory practices.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

- Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment

- Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

- Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

- Develops People and Teams

- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

- Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching Pension plan Paid time off Paid Holiday time Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs On-site Fitness Centers Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.