Senior Business Planning Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Business Planning Analyst

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas. We're an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success. You'll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development. Whether it's your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future. Start here.

Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days| 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

Help Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Utility

Are you a data-driven finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into strategic insights? As a Senior Business Planning Analyst (FP&A), you'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, guiding business decisions, and supporting long-term growth across Peoples Gas. This is a high-impact role where your analysis directly influences leadership decisions, budgeting, and operational performance.

What You'll Do

You'll lead core financial planning and analysis activities while partnering closely with business leaders across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and multi-year financial plans
• Support development of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Deliver monthly variance analysis, earnings insights, and financial reporting packages
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Business Partnership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance on projects and initiatives
• Conduct cost-benefit and investment analyses to support decision making
• Strategic & Operational Support
• Support regulatory filings and compliance reporting with accurate financial data
• Identify cost control opportunities and financial improvement strategies
• Insights & Visualization
• Build models, dashboards, charts, and presentations to communicate performance trends
• Present findings to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Leadership & Influence
• Act as a trusted advisor to business partners and leadership teams
• Mentor junior analysts and help elevate team performance

What Success Looks Like

Accurate, timely forecasts trusted by leadership

Clear financial insights that influence business decisions

Strong partnerships across finance, operations, and strategy teams

Identification of opportunities that improve financial performance

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 4 years related financial work experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in financial planning, accounting, or analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
• Experience preparing financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, PowerPlan, or similar enterprise systems
• Knowledge of utility, regulatory, or energy industry environments
• Professional certifications (CPA or similar)

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Financial modeling & forecasting
• Budgeting & variance analysis
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strategic thinking & business partnership
• Communication & executive presentation

Why Join Peoples Gas?

We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:

• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera's Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave.
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.