Financial Analyst I – Power Grid Operations

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to management and customers .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting practices, with a strong ability to evaluate variances and prepare financial reports. Proficient in using financial applications and Microsoft Office tools to support management and customer needs.

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Financial AnalysisBudget DevelopmentAccount ReconciliationPeopleSoft ExperienceSOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudget DevelopmentAccount ReconciliationFundamental Accounting ConceptsVariance ReportingStatistical Data AnalysisJournal Entry PreparationCost-Pool Charging AnalysisFinancial Schedule PreparationManagement Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftHFMPowerPlanWebIMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

O&M Budget VariancesFinancial PoliciesConstruction SpendingSolar ProjectsDOT Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to management and customers
Develop budgets for supported functions
Evaluate and report O&M and capital budget variances and year-end projections
Support regional reporting and explain business and variance impacts
Compile and analyze statistical data to identify errors and evaluate content
Prepare, check, and post journal entries and accruals as needed
Perform account reconciliations
Interface with the zone regarding financial policies and procedures
Collaborate with peer analysts to improve work processes and efficiencies
Support cost-reimbursable spending for construction, solar, and highway/DOT projects
Analyze cost-pool charging and O&M/capital splits for policy compliance and reasonableness
Develop understanding of work management systems and accounting mappings for work orders
Prepare financial schedules for monthly and quarterly Corporate Accounting requests
Work with internal and external auditors
Assist with SOX documentation updates and management testing
Maintain knowledge of accounting policies and impacts
Address customer needs and own issues through resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related degree
Financial Analyst I: 1+ year of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
Financial Analyst II: 2+ years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
Fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications such as PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, and/or WebI
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Travel required 5%–15% of the time
Monday-Friday, 5 days of 8-hour shifts
Overtime may be required during closing, budgeting, and process rollout periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance as applicable (not provided for this role)