Sr Manager - Corporate FP&A

Job Description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for supporting the objectives of the Finance department by leading a team of analysts responsible for modeling PPL's 5-year business plan as well as the impact of potential strategic initiatives in a timely manner with the highest degree of accuracy possible. This includes overseeing the collection of data from PPL's business lines as well as updating / maintaining corporate assumptions and verifying results are consistent with expectations. The results generated by the financial models are used by senior management to make critical business decisions and communicate with investors and creditors. This position requires the construction of accurate models in a timely manner. As such, the incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable of PPL's diverse business lines and will partner with the financial management of all PPL business lines as well as other service groups and subject matter experts to verify assumptions and obtain a detailed understanding of key inputs to ensure they are modeled appropriately. Building relationships that foster mutual trust and the free flow of financial / operational information is important. Further, the incumbent is expected to develop and nurture a depth and breadth of capabilities within the department so that no single point of failure/departure can jeopardize the completion of important assignments. Excellent personnel management, communication and time management skills are essential in addition to a strong background in finance / accounting theory and practice Most of the models are developed using software developed by Utilities International (UI). However, being able to effectively create and analyze scenarios in MS Excel is also critical. As such, candidates should have a strong base in Excel. Candidates should also have a willingness to continually enhance their understanding of the capabilities within the UI software platform.

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