Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

Finance Lead 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.

Help Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Utility Peoples Gas is seeking an experienced Finance Lead Analyst to support operational excellence in a dynamic, highly regulated utility environment. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders, and help guide the company through short? and long?term financial planning and annual and multi-year operations budgets and forecasts. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic financial professional who enjoys working across the business, turning data into insight, and influencing decisions that matter.

What You'll Do

• You'll play a key role in annual budgeting, forecasting, and long?range planning, with increasing scope and leadership.
• Core Responsibilities
• Budgeting and Forecasting. Facilitate and independently prepare significant portions of the annual budget and monthly reforecasts
• Cost Control. Work closely with management on cost tracking and cost management efforts.
• Variance Analysis and Reporting. Facilitate the preparation of the monthly budget/forecast/actual variance analysis reports, month-end financial results package, along with other operational/efficiency reports. Analyze results and prepare an events analysis summary, monthly variance explanations and a view for the remainder of the year (risks/ opportunities; timing/ permanent).efficiency and improvement.
• Business Area Communications. Communicate to Business Partners (operational areas) and Team Members regarding financial matters, cost management and areas for improvement.
• Company O&M, Capital & other income statement & balance sheet components. Assist the company in its accumulation and decision-making related to all O&M, Capital, and their respective income statement and balance sheet components
• Mentorship of junior team members

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely budgets and forecasts trusted by business leaders
• Clear financial insights that shape operational and capital decisions
• Strong partnerships with operations, strategy, regulatory, and finance teams
• Proactive identification of risks, opportunities, and cost?control strategies

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university
• 5+ years of accounting/financial experience or other relevant experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem?solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast?paced environment
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and comfort working with senior leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (active or in progress)
• Experience with systems such as SAP, PowerPlan, and/or workk management
• Knowledge of utility operations, utility accounting, or regulatory environments

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Financial modeling & variance analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting & long?range planning
• Cost control & profitability analysis
• Executive?level communication & data storytelling
• Cross?functional collaboration & influence
• Strategic thinking in complex environments

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.