More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for cost management accounting, financial analysis, and reporting to support the Regulated Utilities business segment. Consults, and partners with, business executives and line management on financial priorities and challenges. Influences and drives financial acumen across the organization. Effectively communicates with senior leaders of the business who may not be financial experts.Develops and formulates recommendations based on analyses and operational knowledge.Identifies trends that result in resource allocation recommendations. Key work activities also include formulating and consolidating budgets, and developing consolidated financial information.Self directed in their work and provides strong context for decision making. This is the fourth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Employees at this level work in self directed manner receiving very minimal guidance.Incumbents are required to have in-depth knowledge and experience and work to solve complex problems. Incumbents also act as a resource for less experience employees. Responsibilities Business Consulting Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers. Effectively communicate financial information to all levels of leadership. Build financial acumen across customer group supported. Financial Budgeting, Analysis and Projections Develop and consolidate complex departmental budgets. Evaluate business unit O&M and capital variances for key drivers. Prepare financial presentations for management review, cost/status reporting, and decision making. Partner with business executives and finance team to develop year end/quarterly/monthly business unit financial projections. Provide Peer Support and support for lower level analysts on teams with developing their skill sets. Special Projects Participate as a lead or team member for various special projects or financial studies. Projects may be complex, and may involve research outside of the analyst's area of support. Compliance Assurance Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls. Accounting review Prepare and review accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections. Required/Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline Three (3) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI) Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point Desired Qualifications CPA or working toward CPA Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting Six (6) years or more of professional work related experience Experience applying GAAP accounting principles, and evaluating internal controls Ability to understand business operations and apply business acumen to identify issues and propose innovative solutions Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills and analytical/problem solving skills Ability to build relationships with customers at all levels within the organization Ability to work independently with initiative and in a team envir