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Budget Analyst II, III or Senior
- PPL Corporation (Louisville, KY)
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Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
This position is responsible for system administration for PowerPlan including maintenance, troubleshooting and execution of required system testing for enhancements, upgrades or changes to other integrated business systems to PowerPlan. This position is also responsible for performing and/or coordinating the performance of a wide variety of difficult budgetary duties and analyses, for the coordination and development of the annual budgeting plan and monthly forecasts for LG&E and KU Energy (Consolidated), KU and LG&E. Provides direction and guidance to other budget analysts and business line leaders, while also serving as a liaison to management. This position is also expected to assist with regulatory filings including rate cases for LG&E electric, LG&E gas and KU.
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Responsibilities
+ All responsibilities listed are for LG&E, KU and LG&E and KU Services and Consolidated entities.
+ Responsible for the system administration of the Company’s core budgeting platform, PowerPlan.
+ Develops and maintains a working knowledge of PowerPlan and Oracle as well as the Company’s various other computer systems. Utilizes the computer systems to input, retrieve, and display budget information.
+ Demonstrates ability to use standard reports where applicable and possesses sufficient financial system skills to create specific ad-hoc reports. Suggests system improvements.
+ Partners with IT and project teams to support and execute system testing for enhancements or upgrades to PowerPlan and/or the integration of new and existing Company systems to PowerPlan. Troubleshoots and researches issues and collaborates with appropriate counterparts to resolve. Documents system changes, processes, testing and provides routine project status updates.
+ Develops a knowledge of budgeting processes, reporting and business needs to ensure changes to system and interfaces are successfully implemented and meet budgeting requirements. Acts as a liaison between budgeting, IT, and project teams for all system projects.
+ Communicates system changes and creates/maintains end user training documentation and guides. Provides PowerPlan direction, guidance, and training to analysts in the budgeting area, as well as analysts in the business lines.
+ Responsible for supporting regulatory filings including rate cases for Kentucky Public Service Commission for KU, LG&E Electric and LG&E Gas and for KU in Virginia – specifically related to testimony preparation and support and responding to data requests.
+ Responsible for development, coordination and application upload of department or business line divisional budget and forecasts.
+ Assists with the development of the annual operating plan including divisional goals, objectives, and targets.
+ Performs a wide variety of budget and forecast calculations and analyses, as well as preparing reports.
+ Utilization of Oracle and PowerPlan in preparing budget vs. actual analysis and forecast performance for business line.
+ Provides various levels of support with respect to Company projects or assignments.
+ Uphold good interpersonal skills for continuous interaction with all levels of management and administrative staff.
+ Reviews all assigned tasks to assure efficiency and cost effectiveness on a regular basis. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
+ Assists or coordinates the compilation, maintenance, and analysis of budgetary and financial data of the department or business line division; coordinates the performance of budgetary and statistical analyses.
+ Provides effective consultation, analysis, and support to management, other departments, auditors, and governmental agencies.
+ Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the FERC Classification of Accounts.
+ Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in information technology, accounting, finance, business, economics, marketing, or related field.
+ Minimum of 3 years of information technology or financial experience
Preferred Qualifications
+ Advanced degree, CPA certification and/or knowledge of PowerPlan.
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in information technology, accounting, finance, business, economics, marketing, or related field.
+ Minimum of 3 years of information technology or financial experience
Preferred Qualifications
+ Advanced degree, CPA certification and/or knowledge of PowerPlan.
+ All responsibilities listed are for LG&E, KU and LG&E and KU Services and Consolidated entities.
+ Responsible for the system administration of the Company’s core budgeting platform, PowerPlan.
+ Develops and maintains a working knowledge of PowerPlan and Oracle as well as the Company’s various other computer systems. Utilizes the computer systems to input, retrieve, and display budget information.
+ Demonstrates ability to use standard reports where applicable and possesses sufficient financial system skills to create specific ad-hoc reports. Suggests system improvements.
+ Partners with IT and project teams to support and execute system testing for enhancements or upgrades to PowerPlan and/or the integration of new and existing Company systems to PowerPlan. Troubleshoots and researches issues and collaborates with appropriate counterparts to resolve. Documents system changes, processes, testing and provides routine project status updates.
+ Develops a knowledge of budgeting processes, reporting and business needs to ensure changes to system and interfaces are successfully implemented and meet budgeting requirements. Acts as a liaison between budgeting, IT, and project teams for all system projects.
+ Communicates system changes and creates/maintains end user training documentation and guides. Provides PowerPlan direction, guidance, and training to analysts in the budgeting area, as well as analysts in the business lines.
+ Responsible for supporting regulatory filings including rate cases for Kentucky Public Service Commission for KU, LG&E Electric and LG&E Gas and for KU in Virginia – specifically related to testimony preparation and support and responding to data requests.
+ Responsible for development, coordination and application upload of department or business line divisional budget and forecasts.
+ Assists with the development of the annual operating plan including divisional goals, objectives, and targets.
+ Performs a wide variety of budget and forecast calculations and analyses, as well as preparing reports.
+ Utilization of Oracle and PowerPlan in preparing budget vs. actual analysis and forecast performance for business line.
+ Provides various levels of support with respect to Company projects or assignments.
+ Uphold good interpersonal skills for continuous interaction with all levels of management and administrative staff.
+ Reviews all assigned tasks to assure efficiency and cost effectiveness on a regular basis. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
+ Assists or coordinates the compilation, maintenance, and analysis of budgetary and financial data of the department or business line division; coordinates the performance of budgetary and statistical analyses.
+ Provides effective consultation, analysis, and support to management, other departments, auditors, and governmental agencies.
+ Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the FERC Classification of Accounts.
+ Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
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