Strategic Analyst - Transmission Finance

About the role

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position beginning in Akron, Ohio but may move to Brecksville, Ohio in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, board materials, and leadership communications that clearly convey complex financial and operational insights
• Lead and coordinate high-priority projects and cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the VP, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, tracking progress and proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Serve as a liaison across finance, operations, and senior leadership to drive alignment and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years professional work experience required, energy industry experience a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word
• Proficient with PowerBI
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results
• Excellent analytical abilities
• General knowledge of financial statement analysis and GAAP
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with SAP preferred
• Understanding of FERC and formula rates preferred

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.