Sr. Financial Analyst / Financial Specialist

Position Overview

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, shareowners, and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities provide outstanding customer experiences while investing in new infrastructure and technology for a smarter, more reliable energy grid. We are dedicated to advancing a cleaner energy future and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability.

This position is responsible for financial analysis duties supporting both Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Development, involving both project-based and daily/monthly activities. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS HYBRID - IN OFFICE 3 DAYS A WEEK - LOCATED IN ALLENTOWN, PA.

Senior Financial Analyst Responsibilities

• Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements, including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in developing presentations and materials for key stakeholders such as executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and the investment community.
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis under direct supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining, and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with business lines and corporate support groups while preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
• Complies with all policies and standards and performs other duties as assigned.

Financial Specialist Responsibilities

• Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, under minimal direction.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of PPL’s corporate forecasting model (Utilities International financial software) and drives its ongoing development.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information for management reporting requirements, including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in preparing presentations and materials for key stakeholders such as executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and the investment community.
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis with minimal supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining, and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with business lines and corporate support groups while preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

Senior Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial experience.
• Possesses foundational knowledge and is in the process of developing higher-level skills in the discipline.

Financial Specialist:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of financial experience, which may include co-op assignments.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Robust analysis, research, and complex problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Senior Financial Analyst:

• Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CFA/CPA certification.
• Understanding of the power/utility sector.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to perform analysis with an understanding of big picture implications and a willingness to solve problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative.

Financial Specialist:

• Over 5 years of experience in the utility industry.
• CFA/CPA certification.
• Understanding of the power/utility sector.
• Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to perform analysis with an understanding of big picture implications and a willingness to solve problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative.