Financial Analyst II

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide financial planning and analysis support for Customer Products & Services and Market Development & Strategic Partnerships .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budget management, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Proficient in utilizing financial applications and tools to support business insights and improve projection accuracy.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisPeopleSoft ExperienceCPA Or Working Toward CPA

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Hard Skills

Fundamental Accounting ConceptsFinancial AnalysisCost Management AccountingAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingProjection AccuracyAd-Hoc Data RequestsProcess ImprovementsFinancial Performance AnalysisBusiness FP&A Support

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingProject CoordinationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointHFMPowerPlanWebIPower PivotHyperionOneStreamReporting Trees

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor’s Degree In Accounting Or FinanceAdvanced Degree In Accounting

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ProgramsNon-Regulatory ProgramsUtility ProgramsEnergy Efficiency Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial planning and analysis support for Customer Products & Services and Market Development & Strategic Partnerships
Analyze and report variances, trends, plans, and financial performance
Manage budget development and monthly, year-to-date, and year-end financial analysis
Provide financial guidance and solutions to business partners and VP-level organizations
Support cost management accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and business planning
Post journal entries and accruals during month-end close
Perform account reconciliations
Analyze financial results for abnormalities
Report variance explanations, watchlist items, and projection changes to management
Support ROCR and P&L reporting processes
Respond to ad-hoc, regulatory, audit, and other data requests
Communicate budget guidance, assumptions, and timelines and prepare presentation materials
Build relationships with business partners and Finance peers
Serve as liaison between business and finance/accounting organizations
Coordinate projects and initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements
Consolidate and roll up financial results for executive-level reporting
Support development of insights, tools, and practices to improve projection accuracy
Own and resolve business partner issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
At least two (2) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications such as PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, and query tools such as WebI
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
CPA or working toward CPA
Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting
Four (4) years or more of professional work-related experience
Prior experience supporting business FP&A efforts
Knowledge of Power Pivot, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, SAS business rules, Power Plan, OneStream, and Reporting trees
Experience interfacing effectively with VP and higher leadership
Experience with regulatory, non-regulatory, utility, and Energy Efficiency Programs
Must live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Must report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by the manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance information provided (not offered; 'No')