Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

　　Location:

　　This position is assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The candidate must be within a daily commutable distance for the location or willing to relocate (relocation package is available to those who qualify).

　　We are looking for: Sr Financial & Planning Analyst

　　The Senior Financial & Planning Analyst is responsible for financial statement forecasting for the utility segments as well as potentially other segments and Parent company. The Analyst will conduct numerous scenario analyses and perform variance analyses on forecasts (vs prior year, vs prior forecast, vs budget, etc.) to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on future trends. The Analyst will work closely with numerous organizations within the company to maintain accurate and valid forecasts. The Analyst will also work closely with executive Finance leadership to make recommendations and support C-suite decision-making.

　　The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:

　　Knowledge of economic and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures, the financial markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the analysis and reporting of financial data

　　Proficientwithfinancialmanagementandanalysissoftware(e.g.,SAP,BusinessIntelligence,PowerBI)

　　Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data

　　Ability to present data clearly and concisely

　　Excellentcommunicationskillsbothwrittenandverbal

　　Strong analytical ability, including the ability to quickly and effectively analyze, compare, and interpret data as well as strong problem solving skills

　　Highlyproficient in MicrosoftOfficeprogramswith anemphasison Excel

　　Knowledge of the regulated utility construct for Michigan as governed by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)

　　We encourage you to apply if you have:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline with four (4) or more years’ of applicable experience

　　[OR] Associate’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline with eight (8) or more years’ of applicable experience

　　[OR] High School Diploma with twelve (12) or more years of related experience

　　In this role, you will :

　　Ownership of financial statement forecasting for the utility segments as well as potentially other segments and Parent company including a 2-year forecast that is updated monthly as well as a 5-year forecast that is updated annually or as needed

　　Conduct numerous scenario analyses and perform variance analyses on forecasts (vs prior year, vs prior forecast, vs budget, etc.) to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on future trends

　　Create management financial reports for the executive leadership team and perform ad hoc financial analyses to identify the impact of strategic choices on earnings, rates and/or credit metrics

　　Make recommendations to leadership to increase profitability, improve customer rate affordability and/or strengthen balance sheet

　　Review financial models created by subordinate analysts for accuracy to provide to senior leadership

　　Act as a trusted financial advisor, communicate complex financial data, differences in performance, and provide recommendations to senior management and leadership

　　Create custom dashboards and enhance financial reports with graphs, tables, and charts using data visualization solutions like Power BI, Tableau, or FP&A software to easily incorporate data visualization into their spreadsheets

　　Othernon-essentialdutiesasassignedormaybenecessary

　　Why should you join our team?

　　At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

　　What we offer:

　　Competitive compensation packages

　　Medical, Dental and Vision

　　401k with company match

　　Paid parental leave

　　Up to 13 paid Holidays

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance Program

　　Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

　　We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

　　All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.