Senior Financial Analyst - Wildfire Mitigation Program

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Summary

As a Senior Financial Analyst supporting PGE's Wildfire Mitigation Program, you will have the unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial integrity and strategic planning of this critical initiative. You will develop and manage sophisticated financial models, oversee budget planning, analyze program expenditures, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to provide accurate financial insights that drive data-informed decision-making. A successful candidate will have advanced financial modeling skills, exceptional analytical thinking abilities, and strong written and oral communication skills. This role offers a chance to apply your financial expertise to a high-visibility program that directly contributes to public safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable energy practices. Join us in this exciting position where you'll be at the forefront of shaping PGE's wildfire mitigation strategies, balancing financial prudence with the imperative of protecting communities and infrastructure. Your work will have a tangible impact on enhancing safety, resilience, and reliability across our extensive service territory.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Program Development - Establish and lead a pioneering finance program for PGE's Wildfire Mitigation, focusing on process development, tracking, and financial impact.

Stakeholder Engagement - Partner with key stakeholders within and outside the company, including internal audit, PGE leadership, OPUC regulators, and other interested parties.

Expense Management - Take line-item responsibility for understanding all charges against Wildfire accounting, offering guidance on expense recording, categorization, and making necessary corrections.

Data Analysis - Conduct comprehensive economic and financial modeling, revenue and cost projections in collaboration with corporate finance to ensure consistent practices.

Operational Analysis - Perform analyses of competitors, operational effectiveness, and capacity utilization to inform strategic decisions.

Budget Management - Oversee corporate and site budgets, generate forecasts, analyze utilization, and provide financial insights to the organization.

Scenario Modeling - Create detailed financial models of various scenarios to support future business planning decisions.

Accuracy Assurance - Investigate and verify the accuracy of financial charges across the company to ensure precise accounting and reporting.

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Compensation Range:

$89,175.00 - $148,625.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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