Ops Srv Busin & Fin Analyst I/II/Sr/Lead

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, shareowners, and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities provide an outstanding experience for customers, consistently ranking among the best in the nation. PPL is addressing challenges by investing in new infrastructure and technology to create a smarter, more reliable, and resilient energy grid while advancing a cleaner energy future and driving innovation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

About the role

The Analyst position is responsible for conducting analysis of ongoing operations, spend patterns, costs/savings of potential new strategies/initiatives, and the production of organizational performance metrics/reports for the Facility Services department. This position also works in conjunction with the Facilities Project PE team to support and plan for ongoing and future facility projects and construction work. The Analyst prepares business case justifications, investment proposals, and contract proposals inclusive of financial analysis, and performs complex financial analysis to recommend process or business improvements related to operational or financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, compilation, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of performance-related data of the Facility Services department, including data visualization, key performance indicators, and operating reports.
• Complete monthly invoice processing to ensure timely payment to company business partners.
• Draft investment/contract proposals and business cases per Company’s Capital & Investment Policy.
• Conduct financial and business research and analysis of proposed capital projects, including the review of contracts, large purchase orders, cash flow projects, and development of capital evaluation models.
• Identify, analyze, compile, and prepare data used to recommend process improvements that assist in meeting or exceeding operational and financial targets.
• Assist and interact frequently with managers, supervisors, project coordinators, and others in the preparation of the annual Business Plan, requests for reallocations of OPEX and Capital, and detailed budget estimates for projects.
• Interact frequently with finance, tax, accounting, and budgeting departments to analyze alternatives and make appropriate recommendations.
• Interpret budget policies and practices to effectively guide and advise the Facility Services management team on applicable budgetary issues.
• Monitor capital and OPEX projects’ progress, costs, and recommend corrective action where significant variances are projected to occur as related to time and spend.
• Support management in the budgetary, financial, and statistical analyses of the Facility Services department.
• Prepare monthly budget variance reports, monthly forecast changes, annual financial reports, and ad hoc reports as requested by Facility Services management with limited support.
• Evaluate data, make observations, and provide recommendations with a focus on (internal and external) customer experience and continuous improvement with guidance as needed.
• Support the development of AIP’s (Authorization for Investment Proposal) for capital projects, allocating project costs and funding sources accordingly.
• Support the development of contracts with Supply Chain and monitor contract spend analysis for all approved contract purchase agreements.
• Actively participate in outage restoration efforts as assigned by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

The "Ops Srv Busin & Fin Analyst" position may be hired at the level I/II/Sr/Lead. The level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education, and experience.

• Level I:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
  • Experience: Applicants must possess experience in supporting multiple business lines to meet operational and end-user needs. Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Level II:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in an analytical data operational role. Applicants must possess experience in supporting multiple business lines to meet operational and end-user needs. Demonstrated understanding of databases and analysis software is required. Demonstrated experience with asset accounting and financial management software (i.e., PowerPlan, Oracle) is required.
• Senior Level:
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in an analytical data operational role. Applicants must possess experience in supporting multiple business lines to meet operational and end-user needs. Demonstrated understanding of databases and analysis software is required. Demonstrated experience with asset accounting and financial management software (i.e., PowerPlan, Oracle) is required.
• Lead Level:
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in an analytical data operational role. Applicants must possess experience in supporting multiple business lines to meet operational and end-user needs. Demonstrated understanding of databases and analysis software is required. Demonstrated experience with asset accounting and financial management software (i.e., PowerPlan, Oracle) is required.