Principal Financial Analyst - Anaplan

Principal Financial Analyst - Anaplan

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Financial Planning & Analysis team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Principal Financial Analyst - Anaplan position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Washington's largest energy company, proudly serves more than 1.2 million electric customers and nearly 900,000 natural gas customers. As part of a significant finance and budget transformation, PSE is implementing Anaplan and S/4 HANA to modernize systems and processes that support more than $5 billion in annual revenue. We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to play a pivotal role in this transformation. In this position, you will serve as a key representative for the Budgeting team during the implementation of Anaplan, supporting both O&M and capital spend initiatives. Following implementation, you will act as an expert contributor to the Anaplan Center of Excellence. Following implementation, you will take the lead in building and managing the Anaplan Center of Excellence, establishing best practices, governance, and long-term value for the enterprise. In addition to transformation responsibilities, you will support the broader Finance organization by developing advanced analytical tools and performing both qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform decision-making, support corporate initiatives, and solve complex business challenges. PSE is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and compliance. In this role, you will uphold all safety procedures and compliance requirements while promoting a culture of total safety. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical business practices aligned with PSE's core values and Code of Conduct, ensuring all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with regulatory obligations and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• System Implementation & Transformation (40%)
  • Serve as key FP&A representative during the Anaplan implementation, ensuring business requirements are accurately captured and translated into system functionality
  • Collaborate with IT, system integrators, and cross-functional teams to design, test, and deploy budgeting solutions for both O&M and capital expenditures
  • Lead user acceptance testing and coordinate training programs for Finance and Business users
  • Support S/4 HANA integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow between systems
  • Document new processes, procedures, and system configurations to support go-live activities
• Anaplan Center of Excellence Leadership (25%)
  • Develop governance frameworks, best practices, and standardized methodologies for platform usage
  • Create and maintain system documentation, user guides, and training materials
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Anaplan users across the organization
  • Evaluate and implement system enhancements, new modules, and optimization opportunities
  • Monitor system performance and user adoption metrics
• Financial Analysis & Planning (25%)
  • Develop and maintain complex financial models supporting budget development and forecasting processes
  • Perform variance analysis and provide insights on budget-to-actual performance for assigned business units
  • Support annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles with detailed analysis and recommendations
  • Create executive-level presentations and dashboards to communicate financial performance and trends
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and capital investment decisions
• Strategic Support & Process Improvement (10%)
  • Support corporate initiatives through financial modeling, business case development, and ROI analysis
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and regulatory initiatives
  • Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in utility finance

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience with progressively increasing level of responsibility 5+ years in finance roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management Ability to work effectively without direct supervision in a fast paced, stressful, and multitasking environment

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in a quantitative field or MBA Previous experience with SAP S/4 HANA or similar ERP systems Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and create capacity Ability to adapt and react to unforeseen business decisions and situations Experience leading and delivering projects under tight deadlines 2-5 years of Anaplan Model Building

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector. The pay range for this position is $94,300.00 - $156,900.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.