Strategic Planner

Job Title: Strategic Planner.Location: Bridgman, MI.Duration: 2 Year Contract.
Our client has a need for a  Strategic Planner If you have the background we are looking for, and you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or other related business-related field from an accredited university or institution.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: Five (5) years’ experience in a regulated business environment conducting strategic planning, modeling, and financial analysis.

Description:

• Perform long range planning, conduct cost benefit analysis, and provide recommendations on implementation of projects and capital improvements.
• Lead with the administration of the annual strategic planning process and develop, recommend, and implement business plans that include all scheduling, resource and cost information, measurable goals, objectives, action plans and other requirements.
• Analyze business unit performance measures in relation to company strategic performance measures.
• Ensure expenses are appropriately accrued/recorded ensuring compliance with Company policies, FERC, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley principles. Research trends and variances and communicate with appropriate staff to resolve issues.
• Perform benchmarking studies with other electric utilities and the manufacturing industry.
• Perform competitive cost analysis, compare business unit performance to industry and company projections and estimates, and recommend enhancements to business processes as they relate to improving the business environment.
• Develop and present activity-based management systems training.
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards relevant to the area of assignment.
• Develop, review, or prepare reports on complex business strategies in a manner suitable for presentation to senior management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Lead in the development, testing and implementation of business solutions that support managerial and financial reporting requirements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• Strong experience with database reporting.
• Experience in month end closing processes, Capital/O&M determinations, retirement units and performance indicators.
• Exposure to regulated revenue environment and FERC accounting regulations.
• Ability to produce adhoc reports using database reporting tools.

Additional:As an employee with ASAP, you will be working for an established and well-respected organization that goes above and beyond for our Clients and Talent. We are dedicated to providing our Associates with professional and responsive attention and we are here to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. Your diligence and professional commitment will be rewarded with competitive compensation, including benefits.
Available benefits for this position may include (but are not limited to):

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k).
• Short Term Disability/LTD.

Who We Are:ASAP is the expert solution for companies seeking a skilled contract/contingent workforce.  Our expertise, market knowledge and recruitment proficiency make us the source for providing companies seeking highly skilled Financial, IT, Engineers, and Technicians to fill contract, temp-to-perm, and direct hire opportunities.

About Allied Staff Augmentation Partners:

ASAP (Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc.) is the expert solution for companies seeking skilled contract labor without the administrative, legal and management headaches of using outsourced workers. Our recruitment and staffing services help companies engage highly qualified contractors, as well as link contractors with contingent roles without many of the usual risks of self-employment. If you’re an Engineer, PM, HR Professional, Financial or Administrative professional with experience in the power and energy sector seeking a long-term, high-paying contract position with one of the sector’s leading companies, Allied Staff Augmentation Partners stands ready to help you achieve your goals If you’re an employer or contractor looking for a responsive, reliable and knowledgeable partner to meet your contingent workforce administration and management needs, please contact ASAP today.

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