Planner Analyst - It

Description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose Of Position

The Analyst will collaborate with key stakeholders and Sr. Planner to create transparency into portfolio financials and overall health, support planning and execution of work. While providing financial analysis to help with investment decisions based on strategic alignment of both Baseline and Project financials.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Provide support and deliverables related to emergent initiatives and special assignments with focus on sharing of business process expertise, continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. (5%)
• Work with Sr. Analyst to facilitate and align IT investment planning, via monthly Project Authorization and Long-Range Planning for IT Projects; work collaboratively with IT and Business Unit Teams. (5%)
• Support the completion of IT portfolio budgets including both the baseline and project budgets. Assist in the completion of the monthly close and forecast processes & related variance analysis. (60%)
• Maintain relationships with Finance, Business Units and IT partners. Communicate status and performance to key stakeholders on a regular and ad-hoc basis. This includes transparency via monthly status reports, gathering and publication of monthly Performance Indicators (PIs), with supporting commentary. (10%)
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of IT portfolio investments to maintain enterprise wide visibility in alignment with budget targets (20%)

JOB SCOPE

• Analyze resource usage against budget and past trends
• Responsible for identifying and/or processing offsets to reflect evolving and emergent needs
• Identify new cost optimization opportunities and risks
• Support the financial management process, including analysis of actual results to forecast and budget for labor/non-labor Baseline and Project Portfolios
• Assist in annual Baseline & Project LRP build and variance analysis in addition to supporting challenge sessions
• Support preparation management level reporting and presentations (i.e. MRMs)
• Support project authorization process in various formats
• Oversee KPI development, tracking, and reporting

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree and 2-5 years of experience in IT and/or a business area working with forecast and budget for labor/non-labor Baseline, Project Portfolios or in lieu of degree, 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform work with minimal guidance and direction.
• Demonstrated planning skills with delivery of long and short-term goals.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in Finance and Business Planning activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT with a Finance/Accounting class
• Attention to detail
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office 360, demonstrated Excel intermediate to advanced user experience a must.