Sr. Planner Analyst - IT

Job Description

Description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

This role will collaborate with key stakeholders and portfolio leaders to create transparency into portfolio financials and overall health, support planning and execution of work. While providing financial analyst to help with investment decisions based on strategic alignment of both Baseline and Project financials.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leading the coordination of IT portfolio budgets including both the baseline and project budgets. Coordinating the monthly close and forecast processes & related variance analysis. (60%)
• Proactive monitoring and tracking of IT portfolio investments to maintain enterprise wide visibility in alignment with budget targets (15%)
• Maintain and enhance relationships with Finance, Business Units and IT partners. Communicate status and performance to key stakeholders on a regular and ad-hoc basis. This includes transparency via monthly status reports, gathering and publication of monthly Performance Indicators (PIs), with supporting commentary. (15%)
• Provide coordination, support and deliverables related to emergent initiatives and special assignments with focus on sharing of business process expertise, continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. (5%)
• Facilitate and align IT investment planning, via monthly Project Authorization and Long Range Planning for IT Projects; work collaboratively with IT and Business Unit Teams. (5%)

JOB SCOPE

• Responsible for identifying and/or processing offsets to reflect evolving and emergent needs
• Manage financial management process, including analysis of actual results to forecast and budget for labor/non-labor Baseline and Project Portfolios
• Facilitate and manage annual Baseline & Project LRP build and variance analysis in addition to supporting challenge sessions
• Management level reporting and presentations (i.e. MRMs)
• Analyze resource usage against budget and past trends
• Support project authorization process in various formats
• Identify new cost optimization opportunities and risks
• Oversee KPI development, tracking, and reporting

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in related field (Business, IT, Finance, Accounting, etc.) and 5-8 years relevant experience (IT and/or a business area working with forecast and budget for labor/non-labor Baseline and Project Portfolios) or in lieu of degree, 9 - 12 years of equivalent education and work experience.
• Broad business process expertise with in-depth knowledge of Finance and Business Planning activity
• Demonstrated planning skills with delivery of long and short-term goals
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Strong judgment; excellent analytical ability and consulting skills.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management; proven ability to present to and communicate with Senior and Executive Leaders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree - Finance/Accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office Suite highly preferred