Senior Capital Specialist - NJ Distribution Engineering at FirstEnergy Careers

Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Data Interpretation, Data Visualization, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, KPI Analysis, Regulatory Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking

Industry

Utilities

Description

About the Opportunity This is an open position with Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Senior Capital Specialist - NJ Distribution Engineering conducts financial analysis, data interpretation and information presentations to the leadership team for review and analysis. The business analyst works closely with stakeholders to identify goals, best practices, and other active methods for gathering and analyzing information as it relates to the needs of the organization. This individual provides insights that help the decision-making process and align capital and resource allocation within the business budget. The business analyst drives fresh initiatives for safety, financial planning and business data utilization and identifies business areas that can be improved for safety performance, increased efficiency, and strengthen business processes. The business analyst works closely with others throughout state operations to communicate their findings and helps implement changes to support state model objectives. This position can report onsite to either the Morristown General Office in Morristown, NJ or the Holmdel Office in Holmdel, NJ. Other service centers in JCP&L will be considered. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to the NJ area of operations for further consideration. Responsibilities include: * Compiling and interpreting data, from various resources, in a concise and professional manner * Developing charts, tables, presentations, and other elements of data visualization * Identifying and prioritizing the organization's functional and technical needs and requirements * Creating models and reports to support business decisions * Understanding business strategies, goals, and requirements * Forecasting, budgeting, and performing both variance analysis and financial analysis * Supporting other business units with data requests; Workforce Development, Business Services * Building respectful and effective working relationships with state leaders and key stakeholders in multiple business units to work collaboratively on various requests and initiatives * Collaborating with state leaders on various data requests and providing interpretation * Describing opportunities and solutions for the business model * Timely responding to requests * Providing storm support, as required, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays * Delivering quality and accurate work within established deadlines Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related discipline and minimum 10 years’ related work experience is required. * In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years’ related work experience is required. Related work experience includes planning/analysis, performance reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. * Advanced degree or professional certification preferred. * A solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications – pivot tables, vlookups, filtering * Strong computer application experience in the Microsoft suite; PowerPoint, Excel, and Word * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data * Excellent analytical abilities * Able to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities and projects * Able to build strong working relationships to support leaders and business units * Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements * Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) * Apply new technology to its fullest potential to reach operational process improvement goals * Model active learning through continuing to learn, develop breadth of knowledge, skills and perspective * Experience in utility operations preferred Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Exempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

Responsibilities

The Senior Capital Specialist performs financial analysis and data interpretation to align capital and resource allocation within the business budget. They collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives for safety, efficiency, and business process improvement.