Support regulated jurisdictional forecasting for the Carolinas by leading financial modeling, analytics, and management reporting.

Model components of the 5-year financial forecast for the Carolinas using inputs from multiple stakeholder groups; focus areas include wholesale, fuel, and capital.
Run analytics to validate model outputs.
Compile Senior Management and Board presentation materials and respond to ad hoc reporting and data requests.
Manage capital inputs including AFUDC, depreciation expense, recoverability, and cash flow impacts.
Partner with FP&A functional support teams to understand capital needs and align with operational plans.
Collaborate with Rates & Regulatory Strategy to develop and model strategic regulatory assumptions.
Analyze and communicate key financial statement drivers, including effects on return on equity, capitalization structure, and credit metrics.
Provide monthly updates on current year projected earnings to FP&A leadership.
Prepare presentation materials for State Presidents.
Support Accounting with monthly actual versus budget analysis.
Assist with strategic planning scenarios to evaluate earnings per share and cash flow impacts.
Coordinate with finance and business partners across multiple groups to build assumptions for the jurisdictional financial and operational plan.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar discipline with prior work experience in a Finance organization.
5+ years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field (8+ desired) in addition to the degree.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete moderately complex assignments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Knowledge of GAAP.
Financial modeling experience.
Strong understanding of Duke Energy’s regulated business.
Experience with financial applications such as PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, and query tool Business Objects.
Experience with financial planning applications such as UI Planner and OneStream.
Advanced PowerPoint skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organization and flexibility to shifting priorities.

Hybrid mobility: after onboarding, work is performed from both remote and onsite locations.
Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way.
Employees are expected to report to the assigned facility as required and directed by the manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
Office environment.

Travel: Not required.
Relocation assistance: No.
Union/represented position: No.
Visa sponsorship: No. Requires ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Lead Financial Analyst

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