Job Title: Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
*We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)**
Summary
Responsible for leading the annual financial and business plan process, including coordinating timelines and determining necessary deliverables with multiple business partners. Provides value-added financial planning and analysis services across NiSource in support of our short-term and long-term financial aspirations. This includes leading aspects monthly results and rolling forecast analysis, management and Board reporting along with ad hoc financial analysis. Individual will work as an internal consultant evaluating key financial issues, reporting results, and driving outcomes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Proactive leadership, communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the planning process and guiding team to successful execution of all aspects of financial plans and targets
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Builds and maintains a strong partnership with utility, corporate and operational leaders creating a cohesive working relationship regarding financial plan inputs, results and implications
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Leads/drives/executes accurate, reliable and comprehensive plans and supporting data through a full understanding of financial plans (revenue, O&M, capital, FFO, etc.) and interdependencies.
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Ensures high quality financial plan process including appropriate reviews and leadership alignment
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Leads/Directs the preparation, compilation and distribution of timely and accurate financial performance data and variance analysis for internal and external stakeholders
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Identification of business drivers of financial performance and financial plan impacts to provide leadership with operational insight to influence decision making
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Participates as key financial planning representative in cross-disciplined teams developed to research and analyze corporate business issues
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Lead business case analysis and ad hoc financial support across NiSource
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Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing financial analysts
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Delegates and empowers team members to execute with autonomy
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Identification/implementation of continuous improvement opportunities & best practices; development/implementation of new processes as well as communication and change management leadership
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Development of financial presentations for Senior Management and the Board of Directors including impact on EPS, O&M Expense, Capital Expenditures, Equity, Long-Term Debt and Dividend activity
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Preparation of monthly, year-to-date and annual financial presentations that provide trends and key highlights into variances to plan and year over year actuals and identification of potential risk and upside
Required Qualifications for Position
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related discipline
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A minimum of 4 years progressive experience working in Finance, Accounting or other related business field, and willingness to manage and lead all facets of Financial Planning
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Demonstrated strong verbal communication and presentation capabilities
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Ability to build strategic relationships and gain commitment to influence holistic strategic direction
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Strong Microsoft Office skills
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Financial systems experience
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Strong relationship building skills
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Demonstrated continuous improvement and initiative efforts
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Demonstrated financial technical knowledge of interdependencies between business drivers and resulting impact to the financial statements
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
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MBA degree and/or CPA
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Previous leadership experience
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Experience and knowledge in Regulatory environment
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Change management experienc e
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range:
$125,800.00 - $188,600.00
Posting Start Date:
2024-12-18
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-01-08Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
What We Do
NiSource (NYSE: NI) helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across six states. Our local utilities – Columbia Gas and NIPSCO – ensure that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service each and every day. Our business plan is focused on proactively investing in our energy infrastructure – approximately $1.4 billion a year – to ensure we meet and improve upon our customer commitments for the next 100 years.
We employ more than 7,000 of our neighbors who are actively engaged in the communities we’re privileged to serve, making them great places to live and call home. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana – about 35 miles from Chicago – and we maintain a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio. Our utility operations also span Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
