Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Basic Purpose

Provides ongoing financial and performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning and analytical support for the business’ operations. Delivers accurate financial performance, reporting, and short- and long-range plans within the assigned operational departments. Provides direction for lower-level analysts as well as integration with the financial and regulatory models and maintains the integrity of internal control for the company. Collaborates in the development of company operational financial business plans including the operations, maintenance ang general (“OMAG”) and capital needs and requirements. Understands the financial needs and directions as well as the operational needs to deliver on successful performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports the financial planning and analysis efforts for the specified utility operations department, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop financial strategies and provides insights into operational performance.

Provides financial guidance and support to management and cross-functional teams within the Energy Delivery division. Collaborates with other departments to align financial objectives and ensure coordinated decision-making.

Develops and implements cost management strategies to optimize operational expenses. Identifies areas for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and revenue enhancement, while maintaining high-quality service delivery. Conducts regular financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Develops and conducts risk analysis to identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies. Conducts ad hoc analyses as needed.

Stays up to date with industry regulations and compliance requirements related to energy delivery operations. Ensures financial practices and reporting adhere to regulatory guidelines and participates in regulatory filings and audits as necessary. Contributes additional support in rate case filings, data request responses and other inquiries.

Improves reporting processes to streamline workflows and maintain a close and collaborative working relationship with senior leadership and reporting contributors. Ensures proper documentation for policy and procedure updates impacting accounting treatment of operational activities.

Provides coaching and mentoring to lower-level analysts. Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to the position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and 4 years of related experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

- Financial planning, modeling, forecasting and analysis as well as NV Energy’s business processes.

- NV Energy’s strategic plan; the regulatory and political environment in which the company operates; applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and NV Energy’s policies, procedures and practices.

Demonstrated skill such as:

- Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.

- Ability to maintain high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while meeting established deadlines.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.