Principal Financial Analyst

Principal Financial Analyst

Location : Newport, MI, US

Company : DTE Electric Company

Job ID : 15761

Job Summary

Manages complex financial analysis relating to financial statement and tax analysis, capital investment decisions, budget and forecasting and long-term planning. Span of Control : 0; this is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

Establishes multi-year monthly expenditure and cash flow forecasts for all projects. Models capital investment and acquisition impacts and orchestrates the capital investment process. Prepares financial statements, variance analyses and other financial reports for all projects. Prepares consolidated reporting for major projects and integrates reports with other project cost reports and formats. Develops business plans and ensures that all approved scope / cost changes are included in forecasts and are properly reported to senior management. Works with field and project management to prepare budgets and forecasts and record accounting transactions. Researches current and emerging accounting issues and implements related accounting policies and procedures. Facilitates and supports identification of process improvements and cost management opportunities. Creates a positive working environment, including training and development. May lead projects and / or project teams (including assigning work, reviewing progress and evaluating results), mentor, provide guidance and technical direction to less experienced staff, including the provision of input in performance evaluations. May require FERC gas training.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related or technical discipline and seven years of experience in accounting and cost tracking, working with budgets, forecasts or variance analysis.

Other Qualifications

Ability to drive change and achieve project goals. PC Proficiency, including experience with MS Office Products. Ability to implement operating system tools and techniques. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to others. Ability to work with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the company. Ability to communicate well with others. Proficient verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills. Working knowledge of financial systems.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.