About The Position:
The Capital & Financial Planning Specialist position is responsible for providing analysis and support in the development of benefits cases, financial, risk, and asset models, and analyzing data results and key metrics to inform leaders about the operational and financial performance of Ameren Illinois capital projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proactively execute activities, provide support and collaborate with corporate and business unit leadership in matters of capital governance and analysis to include: capital planning and tracking of projects (both tactical and strategic), cost effectiveness, communication with internal and external stakeholders, risk analysis, quality assurance, team and vendor management, and implementation of high value, highly visible, sensitive and multi-faceted projects.
- Support, develop and present recommendations to senior management and/or business area management regarding capital planning and spend. This may include challenging current strategic planning processes, creating one standardized business case solution and ensuring consistent system practice from all functions.
- Prepare ad-hoc analysis and investigate issues brought forth by Ameren Illinois leaders related to business and financial performance.
- Review and understand complex business operations and disseminate analysis findings to executive management; identify and share best practices; and provide recommendations to upper management for areas of improvement in capital planning and approval processes. .
- Analyze market and internal performance data to identify opportunities and provide recommendations for improving capital initiatives through speed and flexibility using value stream mapping and other tools.
- Independently create effective and professional slide presentations with inputs from core team.
- Analyze business intelligence information using a variety of internal IT systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field from an accredited University required.
- CPA, CFA, MBA or similar advanced degree in business, finance, or economics preferred.
- Three or more years of relevant professional experience required (e.g. accounting, financial reporting, analysis or modeling, and business planning).
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong analytical skills - must have advanced Excel skills, be an analytical thinker with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and recommend appropriate plans of action. Strong computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access. Knowledge of Oracle based systems is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication - will interact and build strong working relationships with teammates at all levels throughout Ameren including senior management; will have extensive interactions with key Ameren IL leaders. Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically. Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
*This position can be considered for a senior level based on experience and is a hybrid role.
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