Sr. Financial Analyst / Financial Specialist

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities ? PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy ? provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

This position is responsible for financial analysis duties supporting both Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development. Under minimal supervision, responsibilities include both project-based and daily/monthly activities supporting these functions. This position may provide guidance to other PPL employees in support of producing high quality, timely and accurate results.

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Responsibilities

Senior Financial Analyst

• Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity
• analysis.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements
• including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive
• management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community.
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management
• under direct supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate
• support group functions. Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Financial Specialist

• Under minimal direction and supervision, provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of PPL's corporate forecasting model (Utilities International financial software) and proactively drives the ongoing development of the application.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management with minimal supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions.
• Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Performs other duties as directed of assigned.

Qualifications

Sr. Financial Analyst

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

• 5 years of financial experience.
• Requires knowledge and skills in own discipline; still acquiring higher level skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
• CFA/CPA
• Understanding of power/utility sector
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative

Financial Specialist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline
• 7 years Financial experience, which could include co-op assignments
• Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong analysis, research, and complex problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility industry
• CFA/CPA
• Understanding of power / utility sector
• Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative

Sr. Financial Analyst

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

• 5 years of financial experience.
• Requires knowledge and skills in own discipline; still acquiring higher level skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
• CFA/CPA
• Understanding of power/utility sector
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative

Financial Specialist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline
• 7 years Financial experience, which could include co-op assignments
• Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong analysis, research, and complex problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility industry
• CFA/CPA
• Understanding of power / utility sector
• Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative

Senior Financial Analyst

• Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity
• analysis.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements
• including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive
• management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community.
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management
• under direct supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate
• support group functions. Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Financial Specialist

• Under minimal direction and supervision, provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of PPL's corporate forecasting model (Utilities International financial software) and proactively drives the ongoing development of the application.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management with minimal supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions.
• Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Performs other duties as directed of assigned.

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.