What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning Analyst position at PPL Services Corporation?
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:
Under minimal supervision, through the application of financial assumptions and economic analysis, this position supports management's decisions related to the way the company's financial targets are developed and attained. Key deliverables include the development of the five-year company business plan, monthly forecast updates and ad hoc planning scenarios used to support management decision making. This position also supports regulatory filings, regulatory mechanisms and rate case filings and support. The position will have a solid understanding of holistic business processes and understanding of how the company makes money but will continue to enhance that understanding.
Responsibilities:
NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week at one of our local offices, located in Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley), Louisville, KY, or Providence, RI. #INDPPL LI-Hy
Under minimal supervision, through the application of financial assumptions and economic analysis, this position supports management's decisions related to the way the company's financial targets are developed and attained. Key deliverables include the development of the five-year company business plan, monthly forecast updates and ad hoc planning scenarios used to support management decision making. This position also supports regulatory filings, regulatory mechanisms and rate case filings and support. The position will have a solid understanding of holistic business processes and understanding of how the company makes money but will continue to enhance that understanding.
Essential Functions:
- Responsibilities listed below can include Services Companies and individual Utility Companies and rate case support can include one or multiple jurisdictions.
- Full responsibility to model all complexity levels of the five-year business plan and monthly forecast updates as it relates to balance sheet projections, income statement forecasts, and associated analyses.
- Solve business problems and analyze business results.
- Develop complex scenario models for potentially new initiatives with inputs through the full financial cycle from financing to spending to recovery mechanisms.
- Review completed PPL reporting requirements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis including various budget vs. actual and forecast vs. actual reconciliations and analyses.
- Possess advanced knowledge of regulatory developments and key economic trends impacting the Company’s margins and financial results.
- Possess enhanced relationships with Financial Planning customers, Budgeting peers and all other internal peer groups to promote timely and effective information sharing and understanding of shared focus areas.
- Expert understanding in specific areas of responsibility such as plant, treasury, revenues, tax, etc. and special project work as requested. Full understanding of how to critically review capital investment papers and cost evaluation models.
- Review and/or Prepare information used for regulatory filings including rate cases to provide testimony support, filing requirements and data responses. Provide support when designing ways to recover costs.
- Assist with the quarterly analyst calls by accumulating responses to potential questions for Q&A and review/provide data for slides supporting management scripts.
- Prepare presentations and other materials provided to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community.
- Advanced knowledge of UI Planner financial modeling system, including the ability to train junior employees on how to use the computer system to maintain relevant updates to system inputs that drive current and forecasted financial projections. Use or create standard reports when applicable or, if necessary, create ad hoc reports. Be able to provide system testing if needed.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and FERC Classification of accounts.
- Uphold good interpersonal skills for continuous interaction with all levels of management and administrative staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, marketing or related field.
Required Experience:
- 5 years in a finance related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees including MBA, CPA or CGMA, as well as knowledge or experience in the energy/power industry.
