Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (hybrid)

Summary 

Provides value-added financial planning and analysis services across NiSource in support of short-term and long-term financial aspirations.   This includes leading aspects of the annual financial and business plan process, monthly results and rolling forecast analysis, management and Board reporting along with ad hoc financial analysis.   Lead a team responsible for NiSource’s financial forecasting process, including operating income and EPS.  Plan components of O&M, primarily employee benefits, pension, OPEB, and incentive programs.  FP&A leader responsible for operating cashflow, FFO, and credit metrics projections.  Drives forecasting timelines, coordinates and aligns stakeholders, and identifies levers for delivering financial value.    

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Proactive leadership, communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the planning process and guiding team to successful execution of all aspects of financial plans and targets 

• Builds and maintains a strong partnership with utility, corporate and operational leaders creating a cohesive working relationship regarding financial plan inputs, results and implications 

• Leads/drives/executes accurate, reliable and comprehensive plans and supporting data through a full understanding of financial plans (revenue, O&M, capital, FFO, etc.) and interdependencies.   

• Ensures high quality financial plan process including appropriate reviews and leadership alignment 

• Leads/Directs the preparation, compilation and distribution of timely and accurate financial performance data and variance analysis for internal and external stakeholders  

• Identification of business drivers of financial performance and financial plan impacts to provide leadership with operational insight to influence decision making 

• Participates as key financial planning representative in cross-disciplined teams developed to research and analyze corporate business issues 

• Lead business case analysis and ad hoc financial support across NiSource 

• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing financial analysts 

• Delegates and empowers team members to execute with autonomy 

• Identification/implementation of continuous improvement opportunities & best practices; development/implementation of new processes as well as communication and change management leadership  

• Development of financial presentations for Senior Management and the Board of Directors including impact on EPS, O&M Expense, Capital Expenditures, Equity, Long-Term Debt and Dividend activity 

• Preparation of monthly, year-to-date and annual financial presentations that provide trends and key highlights into variances to plan and year over year actuals and identification of potential risk and upside 

Required Qualifications for Position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline 

• A minimum of 4 years progressive experience working in Finance, Accounting or other related business field, and willingness to manage and lead all facets of Financial Planning 

• Demonstrated strong verbal communication and presentation capabilities 

• Ability to build strategic relationships and gain commitment to influence holistic strategic direction 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills 

• Financial systems experience 

• Strong relationship building skills 

• Demonstrated continuous improvement and initiative efforts 

• Demonstrated financial technical knowledge of interdependencies between business drivers and resulting impact to the financial statements 

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:

• MBA degree and/or CPA 

• Previous leadership experience  

• Experience and knowledge in Regulatory environment 

• Change management experience    

Disclaimer

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

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