Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Role

This is an open position within FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Analyst will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting for assigned business units. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance and Corporate Business Unit Leadership, providing insight and support to drive informed business decisions. This on-site position is located at FirstEnergy’s corporate headquarters in Akron, OH.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes, including reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long-range strategic planning.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports and analysis for management and business partners.
• Partner with leadership and peers to provide exceptional customer service, proactive financial support, and actionable insights.
• Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analyses, interpret results, and support implementation of business and process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain financial master data and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned business units.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across Finance and other business functions.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting, and controls to enhance efficiency and business value.
• Exercise sound judgment and operate independently while managing assigned projects and responsibilities.
• Support FirstEnergy's financial and strategic objectives through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Demonstrate alignment with FirstEnergy's Core Values, Behaviors, and Finance organization priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant financial, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or analytical experience.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the utility or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of SAP and related financial systems.
• Experience with QlikView, UIPlanner, or other reporting and planning tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data manipulation, analysis, and presentation of information for various audiences.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, profit center accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to research issues, identify solutions, and provide recommendations.
• Proven desire to learn, grow, and build strong business relationships across the organization.
• Ability to anticipate business needs and proactively address questions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and promote and maintain public safety.