Cleco · 8 hours ago
Financial Analyst - Budgeting
Pineville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCleco is committed to powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana through innovative energy solutions. The Financial Analyst II - Budgeting will contribute to the development of the corporate budget and financial forecast, providing analytical support and reporting to the planning process.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRetail
Responsibilities
Participate in the development of financial business plan that aligns with the strategic business goals and business planning schedule of Cleco
Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to FP&A leadership team
Create monthly and ad hoc reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting
Learn and provide technical assistance in the daily updates and maintenance of FP&A planning applications
Develop models, analyze and interpret financial data, and create financial models to support decision making
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Build and maintain strong internal relationships with business partners, team members, and senior management to effectively contribute to strategic decisions that require coordination across multiple business functions
Responsible for self-development and continuous learning, to deliver successful project outcomes with a customer-centric approach
Collaborate with team members and prioritize deliverables to achieve project objectives as scheduled
Use data and analytics to support continuous improvement to reduce cost and improve program quality; identify areas to automate routine manual tasks
Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations
Learn and stay up to date on company GAAP, regulatory accounting methods, understanding of SAP settlement rules and the use of relevant applications primarily Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel – advanced techniques) and SAP (BPC, Analysis for Office, EPM, WEBI Reporting, PPM); develop a thorough understanding of SAP settlement rules
Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
3-5+ years of related experience
Working knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local regulations
Business acumen pertaining to the utility industry
Knowledge of leading practices in FP&A
Planning and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a professional and collegial manner
Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data
Company
Cleco
At Cleco, we consider it an honor to provide the next generation with the resources they need for personal and professional success through sustainable, clean and safe energy solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$175M2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $175M
2014-10-20Acquired
1981-11-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jeremy Kliebert
Vice President, Corporate Development, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Brittany Trahan
HR Business Partner
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