Financial Planning Manager

2 weeks ago

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States Eversource Energy Full time
About Our Team

We are pleased to present a leadership opportunity within the Budget & Financial Investment Planning division as a Financial Planning Manager. In this pivotal position, you will oversee the comprehensive coordination of analysis and reporting related to Operational & Maintenance (O&M) Expenses and Capital budget performance for designated operational sectors. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the daily analysis and compilation of the monthly report comparing "actual versus budget," along with the monthly preparation of forecasts and financial reports provided to the Finance Leadership Team, operational executive leadership, and the Chief Operating Officer.

In this essential role, you will act as the primary liaison between the financial department and the senior leadership of the assigned business unit. Additionally, you will manage the development of various reporting tools, analyses, and assigned personnel, along with other financial responsibilities as required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitates the creation, analysis, and supervision of annual operating budgets and strategic plans.
  • Acts as a bridge between the financial department and business unit leadership, focusing on financial stewardship, achieving financial objectives, and assessing opportunities for adjustments.
  • Prepares, tracks, and reports O&M Expense and Capital Expenditure outcomes against the established plan for the assigned operational area, providing recommendations for adjustments and communicating monthly forecasts.
  • Serves as a consultant on financial and performance goals to management and relevant personnel.
  • Oversees the centralized monitoring of financial performance, identifying and calculating risks to achieving financial targets.
  • Influences outcomes by collaborating with internal and external business partners.
  • Delivers consolidated financial data for the assigned operational area to ensure clarity and accuracy in financial results for inclusion in overall reporting.
  • Maintains regular communication with operations management through direct reports regarding specific financial performance metrics, such as "budget versus actual" comparisons.
  • Ensures a robust budgeting process, including thorough analyses that lead to the prompt identification of weaknesses in budget-related internal controls and sound recommendations for enhancements.
  • Proposes and implements various cost-saving initiatives related to budgeting and internal cost management processes.
  • Supports the preparation of various regulatory submissions and assesses the financial implications of regulatory decisions and orders concerning operational costs.
  • Ensures that operations management receives the necessary information to evaluate the effectiveness of their operations.
  • Monitors all action plans and critical path schedules to ensure compliance with deadlines.
  • Models excellence in standards, embodying the values of Eversource.
  • Identifies and addresses obstacles to achieving goals and emerging issues within assigned areas.
  • Ensures accurate and timely execution of activities and objectives, positively impacting colleagues and customers.
  • Understands policies, practices, and processes within assigned areas, continually striving for improvement and ensuring effective and safe execution.
  • Oversees work organization and planning, providing clear communication regarding daily tasks and project assignments, ensuring efficient resource use and minimizing rework.
  • Implements annual reviews of compliance-related functions to ensure consistent adherence and recommends necessary changes or improvements.
  • Builds team capabilities, ensuring appropriate training, cross-training, resources, and support for team members.
  • Engages with customer leaders to understand their needs and concerns, working collaboratively to translate those into effective solutions.
  • Leads team activities to ensure prompt resolution of customer crises or urgent problems, seeking ways to minimize such situations.
Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge:
  • Understanding of utility accounting and finance.
  • Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting principles and processes.
  • Knowledge and experience in utility ratemaking theories and processes.
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
  • Proven ability to manage operating budgets and plans while collaborating across functional and organizational boundaries.
Preferred Knowledge:
  • Experience with Eversource's internal budgeting systems and processes.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Eversource's operations organization.
Skills
  • Ability to effectively lead, manage, and develop a diverse workforce.
  • Resourcefulness in anticipating, defining, and directing solutions to complex business issues.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively.
  • Strategic thinking and action in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Team membership, building, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to implement current best practices in management.
  • Willingness to initiate and manage change as necessary.
  • Strong functional understanding of computerized business systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required.
  • A Master's level degree is preferred.
Experience
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required, including managerial, supervisory, and/or team leadership experience.
Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $136,000 to $152,070, plus incentives. Salary is commensurate with experience. For an overview of our benefits, please visit our career site.

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