Analyst

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, with the operational expertise and financial resources to serve the Midwest's energy needs safely, reliably and responsibly. Our subsidiaries focus on reliable service, customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Together, we provide energy services to more than 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Our combined assets allow operating efficiencies across 70,600 miles of electric distribution lines, 50,700 miles of natural gas distribution and transmission lines, and 7,100 megawatts of reliable power plant capacity. Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. Job Responsibilities This position will:

• Participate in the annual development of the Capital and O&M Budgets, evaluate monthly and YTD variances between budgeted and actual expenditures, develop short and long term forecasts, and provide financial analysis and expertise to both Finance and Operational leaders regarding financial implications of operating decisions.
• Prepare, document, and present analysis or audit reports along with recommendations to management, ensure appropriate financial controls and reporting requirements are met, apply knowledge of interrelationships in processes and utilize problem solving skills to recommend improvements to the process.
• Incumbents will conduct increasingly complex assignments depending on level.Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related business degree is required
• Entry level position where some work experience is preferred but not requiredPreferred Qualifications
• SAP experience.
• Graduate Degree in a business discipline or CPA.
• 2 plus years' experience in Accounting or Finance
• Strong analysis, decision making and problem solving skilla
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints in a challanging and fast paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understand aspects of accounting theory and financial statement classification
• Ability to understand and execute financial controls and perform testing
• Ability to learn new processes and systems
• Document basic processes and procedures in ways easily understood and followed by others
• Ability to communicate with internal and external parties in a clear and timely manner
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and an eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
• Independent, mature, professional team member who is an analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve moderately complex problems