Lead Financial Systems Specialist

Consumers Energy

. Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition and requirements gathering through solution design, development, implementation, change management, and adoption .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNovi • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional financial system initiatives, including project management, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence tools, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

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Financial Planning and ReportingProject ManagementData Analysis and ModelingStakeholder CommunicationSystem Administration

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisSQLETL DevelopmentData ExtractionData ModelingAdvanced ExcelGroovyBusiness IntelligenceUser Acceptance TestingChange Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInfluencingOrganizational SkillsCommunicationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Oracle PBCSHyperion EssbasePower BIOracle PeopleSoftVisual StudioMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ProcessesMulti-Departmental EnvironmentsBudgetingForecasting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLGroovyOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition and requirements gathering through solution design, development, implementation, change management, and adoption
Clarify business needs, establish priorities, set milestones, evaluate alternatives, and recommend scalable solutions
Build stakeholder alignment and influence decisions across organizational boundaries
Serve as the primary technical and functional subject matter expert for assigned financial systems
Design, develop, implement, and support analytical tools, reports, dashboards, integrations, and planning solutions
Model, extract, and analyze data across financial systems
Drive process improvement, innovation, standardization, automation, and operational efficiency
Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and key decision points to leadership
Serve as system administrator, owning security administration, production support, issue resolution, testing, and release management
Provide technical guidance to internal and external resources and maintain expertise in relevant technologies and industry trends
Perform financial analysis and support special projects, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and ad hoc reporting for senior leadership and the Board of Directors
Provide direction, guidance, and support to lower-level professionals and support employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and system initiatives from planning and requirements gathering through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
Ability to manage ambiguity, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, influence decision-making, prioritize competing requests, and drive work to completion
Experience leading system enhancements, upgrades, user test script development, user acceptance testing, and ongoing production support
Hands-on experience with financial planning, reporting, and business intelligence platforms such as Oracle PBCS, Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, PowerPlan, Power BI, Oracle PeopleSoft, or comparable applications
Experience with multidimensional and relational data structures, metadata management, calculation scripts, business rules, member formulas, Groovy, data-load processes, ETL development, SQL Server, Visual Studio, and advanced SQL
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence Finance, technical, and business stakeholders
Advanced problem-solving ability and technical aptitude
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial models, information, and concepts
Highly organized and self-directed; able to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and workflows in complex, multi-departmental and multi-company environments
Experience with financial modeling and analysis related to business planning, forecasting, capital and operating expense budgeting, and performance reporting
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; ITC does not sponsor employment visas such as H-1B or TN visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading compensation
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Culture of belonging where every voice is valued and differences are celebrated