Senior Financial Analyst – RRE Midwest Finance, FP&A

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide day-to-day cost management, accounting and financial analysis for the Regulated & Renewable Energy Midwest organization .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeEdwardsport • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance within the regulated energy sector, with a strong focus on GAAP adherence and process improvements. Proficient in utilizing financial applications and tools to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

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Financial AnalysisGAAP ComplianceBudgeting and ForecastingPower BI ProficiencyCPA or CFA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingVariance AnalysisCost ManagementAccounting PrinciplesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProactive Problem SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftPower BIExcelPowerPivotPower Query

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFACMA

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnergyO&M SpendingFERC ReportingUtility EnvironmentFinancial Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day cost management, accounting and financial analysis for the Regulated & Renewable Energy Midwest organization
Support multiple leaders with oversight of approximately $400M in O&M and capital spending
Provide financial reporting support for management, operational and external reporting
Analyze and report variances, trends and plans
Develop consolidated financials for jurisdictional reporting and forecasting
Define and improve reporting requirements and their impact on source databases and reports
Work with project teams to test database and reporting solutions and develop new reporting solutions
Help ensure adherence to GAAP and internal financial policies and procedures
Maintain accurate standard financial reports and respond to end-user inquiries
Support regulatory reporting, environmental clause cost management and pass-through items
Prepare and present financial analysis and management reporting for strategic decision-making
Consolidate actuals, budgets and forecasts, including variance explanations
Identify and correct data errors and support month-end close activities
Prepare, review or post journal entries and accruals
Assist with FERC reports, rate case support, insurance claims and recoverables
Work with internal and external auditors and support SOX documentation and testing
Support budget and business planning, including guidance, assumptions, calendars and presentations
Coordinate annual budgets using Hyperion Planning/OneStream Planning
Build relationships with business partners and Finance peers
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and help resolve customer issues
Coordinate projects, initiatives and continuous process improvements
Lead or assist with special projects and participate in peer teams
Perform ad hoc requests and overtime work as required during closing, planning and process rollouts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar discipline with prior accounting/finance/economics work experience
Financial Analyst II: 2 years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
Senior Financial Analyst: 3+ years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a related field in addition to degree
CPA, CIS, CFA or CMA certification (desired; working toward certification accepted)
Master’s in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (desired)
Experience interfacing with executive leadership
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform at lead level and serve as a subject matter expert
Ability to develop process improvements and recommend best practices
Ability to work independently with proactive recommendations and limited supervision
Broad knowledge of utility environment and business unit operations
Ability to analyze financial information and identify variances, trends and irregularities
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain productive relationships
Ability to meet deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices and procedures
Experience with financial applications such as PeopleSoft, WebI, Power Plant and Analysis Services
Proficient use of Power BI, PowerPivot, Power Query, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience with PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant and Business Objects (preferred)
Professional certification such as CPA or CFA (preferred)
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Ability to report onsite an average of 3 full workdays per regular workweek after onboarding
Travel requirement of 5–15%

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 (none indicated for this role)