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Company Summary Statement PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing. Overview Under minimal supervision with a self-starter mentality, responsible for complex problem solving and analysis, preparation, and delivery of materials for leadership teams and providing business partners with clear and meaningful analysis to apply to business decisions. Develops effective business partnerships with business leadership teams. Leads key business planning/forecasting processes and effectively communicates results and expectations to all levels of the organization. Understands big picture concepts and provides leadership to junior team members. Responsibilities + Provide analytical solutions to business process and technical problems + Prepare and deliver presentations for business/executive leadership teams + Develop and maintain flexible financial models that support business decisions and provide guidance to business partners on deployment of solutions + Identify process improvements and lead implementation + Engage regularly with business customers and pursue enhancements to business relationships + Lead special projects/analysis + Lead key processes for budget/forecast cycles + Provide support to junior team members and business partners + Develop knowledge of end-to-end business processes + Complies with all policies and standards + Performs other duties as assigned + May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. Qualifications • *Business Finance Analyst** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + Proficient knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to understand “big picture" concepts • *Preferred Qualifications** + 3-5 yeas in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Self-starter + Ability to build complex, automated models • *Business Finance Specialist** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + 2-3 years related experience + 5-7 years in analytical function, finance, or related field + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Understand "big picture" concepts + Ability to provide leadership to less experienced team members • *Preferred Qualifications** + 5+ years in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Ability to influence business leaders + Self-starter + Experience building complex, highly automated models • *Business Finance Analyst** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + Proficient knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to understand “big picture" concepts • *Preferred Qualifications** + 3-5 yeas in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Self-starter + Ability to build complex, automated models • *Business Finance Specialist** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + 2-3 years related experience + 5-7 years in analytical function, finance, or related field + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Understand "big picture" concepts + Ability to provide leadership to less experienced team members • *Preferred Qualifications** + 5+ years in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Ability to influence business leaders + Self-starter + Experience building complex, highly automated models + Provide analytical solutions to business process and technical problems + Prepare and deliver presentations for business/executive leadership teams + Develop and maintain flexible financial models that support business decisions and provide guidance to business partners on deployment of solutions + Identify process improvements and lead implementation + Engage regularly with business customers and pursue enhancements to business relationships + Lead special projects/analysis + Lead key processes for budget/forecast cycles + Provide support to junior team members and business partners + Develop knowledge of end-to-end business processes + Complies with all policies and standards + Performs other duties as assigned + May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. Remote Work The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Company Summary Statement PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing. Overview Under minimal supervision with a self-starter mentality, responsible for complex problem solving and analysis, preparation, and delivery of materials for leadership teams and providing business partners with clear and meaningful analysis to apply to business decisions. Develops effective business partnerships with business leadership teams. Leads key business planning/forecasting processes and effectively communicates results and expectations to all levels of the organization. Understands big picture concepts and provides leadership to junior team members. Responsibilities + Provide analytical solutions to business process and technical problems + Prepare and deliver presentations for business/executive leadership teams + Develop and maintain flexible financial models that support business decisions and provide guidance to business partners on deployment of solutions + Identify process improvements and lead implementation + Engage regularly with business customers and pursue enhancements to business relationships + Lead special projects/analysis + Lead key processes for budget/forecast cycles + Provide support to junior team members and business partners + Develop knowledge of end-to-end business processes + Complies with all policies and standards + Performs other duties as assigned + May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. Qualifications • *Business Finance Analyst** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + Proficient knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to understand “big picture" concepts • *Preferred Qualifications** + 3-5 yeas in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Self-starter + Ability to build complex, automated models • *Business Finance Specialist** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + 2-3 years related experience + 5-7 years in analytical function, finance, or related field + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Understand "big picture" concepts + Ability to provide leadership to less experienced team members • *Preferred Qualifications** + 5+ years in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Ability to influence business leaders + Self-starter + Experience building complex, highly automated models • *Business Finance Analyst** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + Proficient knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to understand “big picture" concepts • *Preferred Qualifications** + 3-5 yeas in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Self-starter + Ability to build complex, automated models • *Business Finance Specialist** • *Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline and 5 years experience in analytical function, finance or related field. + 2-3 years related experience + 5-7 years in analytical function, finance, or related field + Advanced knowledge of arenaflex Office Tools + Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills + Strong attention to detail and time management skills + Understand "big picture" concepts + Ability to provide leadership to less experienced team members • *Preferred Qualifications** + 5+ years in utility industry + Advanced degree and/or certification related to Finance + Ability to influence business leaders + Self-starter + Experience building complex, highly automated models + Provide analytical solutions to business process and technical problems + Prepare and deliver presentations for business/executive leadership teams + Develop and maintain flexible financial models that support business decisions and provide guidance to business partners on deployment of solutions + Identify process improvements and lead implementation + Engage regularly with business customers and pursue enhancements to business relationships + Lead special projects/analysis + Lead key processes for budget/forecast cycles + Provide support to junior team members and business partners + Develop knowledge of end-to-end business processes + Complies with all policies and standards + Performs other duties as assigned + May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. Remote Work The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. 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