Budget Analyst (Resiliency)

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities : smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco— where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow.

The Budget Analyst II is a professional with knowledge of accounting and FP&A analytic principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent works closely with the Generation Financial Support Supervisor and Power Plant leadership to build and maintain budgets and forecasts that enable the business to manage their financial results and achieve their goals. The incumbent with supervisory guidance is responsible for executing on FP&A activities for the plants such as supporting the development of operating plans, capital investments, forecasts, financial analysis, reporting, variance analysis and accurate financial closings. The incumbent collaborates with multiple stakeholders both at corporate and plant levels.

This position will be a part of the Resiliency initiative, with a focus on system reliability, customer needs and performance measures.

Key Responsibilities

Provide input to FP&A and plant strategy development and execution of annual plans that drive year-over-year improvements

Prepare and participate in the review of consolidated monthly financial results, provide insight to FP&A management; prepare and update functional and plant level forecasts

Prepare / assist plant management with purchase order creation on a routine basis and proactively acts as required to ensure accuracy; assist in the preparation of monthly accruals as necessary to properly reflect status of projects; work as accounting liaison between accounting functions and plant management

Support decision-making by providing financial modeling and analysis to FP&A management and plant leadership; provide variance analysis versus business plan budget and prior periods

Ensure adherence to the annual budget schedule and quarterly forecast updates, assist with preparing / distributing budget calendar and instructions, planning appropriate review meetings and assisting with providing targets

Develop reports for joint owners as required by the management agreements.

Develop relationships to be an effective business partner with assigned business functions or subject matter professionals to support FP&A business objectives

Assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks

Contribute innovative ideas and collaborate with the Generation Financial Support Supervisor to develop and drive continuous improvement of FP&A service delivery and processes

Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance / streamline current operations and enhance efficiency

Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

3-5+ years of related experience

Working knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local regulations

Business acumen pertaining to the utility industry

Knowledge of leading practices in FP&A

Planning and project management skills

Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job

Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a professional and collegial manner

Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data.

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

Building Partnerships

Leading Teams

Business Acumen

Communication

Courage

Building Self-Insight

Driving for Results

Energizing the Organization

Driving Execution

Building Trusting Relationships

Driving Innovation

Planning and Organizing

Safety

Establishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL

Financial Reporting & Data Analysis

Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting

Industry and Business Knowledge

Risk Management

Financial Modeling

Business Partnering

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.