Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Position Overview :
This role is responsible for leading the Business Analysis & Valuation team and ensuring both internal and external stakeholders understand the financial impact of key decisions. Areas of focus include the Company’s business valuation model, monthly reporting, special projects, and other ad hoc requests.
Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Job Duties :
Oversees the Company’s business valuation model, including developing sensitivity analysis and key financial measures, as well as modeling the valuation impact of strategic alternatives.
Lead and develop a team of four business analysts
Participates in key Company initiatives, such as the monthly performance framework and annual benchmarking processes, by serving as a team leader/member or providing analytic support to the established team members.
Coordinates and leads special projects and initiatives with requesting departments by setting project timelines, identifying potential data sources, gathering needed data and preparing appropriate analyses.
Acts as a liaison with the ownership group financial analysts, providing information and analysis as requested.
Assists in annual budgeting process, including providing assistance to business personnel on an as needed basis.
Prepares executive-level presentations, including monthly Board of Director materials, and acts as the presenter both internally and externally on an as needed basis.
Working closely with the leadership team to formulate the business's medium to a long-term financial business and strategic plan
Supporting decision-making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed, and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
Education/Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Quantitative Analysis, or related discipline required.
Seven (7) or more years of progressive experience in financial or strategic analysis required.
CPA or MBA preferred.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Skills and Experience Utilized in this Role Include :
Excellent analytical, project management, problem solving, and financial modeling skills.
Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts – discounted cash flow/valuation methodologies
Proficient in US GAAP
Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently while keeping key constituents and stakeholders informed and appropriately involved
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work in a fast-pace and changing environment
Must be highly regarded for integrity, flexibility, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC’s core values:
Energized to shape the future;
Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;
Collaborative in approaching all challenges;
Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;
Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.
Scope
Primary focus is on day-to-day management of operational execution; also develops and exercises business plans, policies, and procedures. Contributes to proactive planning exercises of management team as required. Trains and develops staff. Plans the workflow. Looks for areas of process improvement and directs available resources to accomplish this. Leads changes and implementations for direct team as pushed down through the organization.
Decision Impact
Resolves problems of great complexity. Improves existing processes and systems using conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation skills. Solutions require thorough understanding of business strategies and issues. Defines broad based solutions that would require consideration of wider implications on organization results and resources.
Hybrid Work
Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Storm Roles
All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren’t limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
Data Governance
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Company's commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
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