Financial Services Business Partner

1. Support Business Unit operational planning efforts and the creation of accurate resource need projections.

• Partner with the Business Unit Vice President on the cascading of Business Unit financial targets to Departmental targets.
• Lead/facilitate the preparation of the Business Unit budget while adhering to OPPD¿s integrated financial planning process, especially for the annual Resource Optimization Sessions.
• Support management and their direct reports in the communication of their business environments including operational attributes, budgets and cost driver analysis.
• Lead financial performance reporting and analysis and collaborate with the Business Unit Vice President to prepare for monthly operating and financial review meetings.
• Support management in their compilation of financial `recovery plans¿ when appropriate.

2. Provide tailored analysis using OPPD-wide assumptions to support Business Unit operations.

3. Act as a conduit to centrally shared process and content expertise and serve as a financial coach to Directors and Managers.

• Constructively challenge and validate assumptions and explanations during Business Unit meetings with Directors and Managers.
• Drive implementation of Financial Services Business Unit processes and initiatives.
• Monitor operational and financial performance and perform regular benchmarking internally and against peers.
• Assist the Business Unit Vice President in the elaboration of Business Unit initiatives that align with corporate strategic directives and objectives.

4. Support the implementation of cost control initiatives.

• Identify variances, define remediation plans and support accountability.
• Proactively involve risk management and procurement as needed to support Business Unit operations.

Required:

• Bachelor¿s degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience (minimum 7 years in an accounting, finance, or budgeting role).
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to consult with and advise all levels of management
• Minimum five (5) years analytical, problem-solving and decision-making work in similar role or function.
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to a diverse set of leadership.
• Ability to work at the operational level and apply forward thinking.
• Ability to drive results through taking initiative.
• Ability to build, maintain and grow collaborative working relationships.
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience using computers and business applications (i.e. Microsoft office or similar software).

Desired:

• Master¿s Degree (preferred in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field).
• 7 to 8 years of relevant experience including financial performance reporting and modeling (e.g., Hyperion etc).
• Experience working with financial systems.
• Experience with the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.
• Experience with interpreting strategic implications and translating into operational financial planning.
• Experience in electric utility industry.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA or other recognized accounting or financial certification).

Office: Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.

Salary: Min: $$91,371 - Mid: $114,214.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

Apply online at www.oppd.com on August 16th or before August 30th .

Recruiter: Angie Case -acase@oppd.com #LI-AC

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