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FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

The analyst will work within the reporting team and across various stakeholders including finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate internal management reporting and external financial reporting throughout the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

This position reports to the Director, Reporting and Corporate Business Services and is located at the Corporate Office in Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities include:

+ Participating in the preparation and distribution of various monthly internal reports

+ Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures, specifically management’s discussion and analysis

+ Participating in the preparation of supporting materials for investor relations

+ Participating in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and forecasts

+ Providing support and assistance to external auditors

+ Conducting ad hoc research, analyze data, interpret results, and provide financial analysis to senior management for various ad hoc projects

+ Develop solutions to improve the accuracy or efficiency of complex business processes and /or projects

+ Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (state finance, rates and regulatory affairs, investor relations, treasury, etc.)

+ Consistently anticipating and delivering against a defined action plan

+ Understanding the financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergy

+ Alignment with FirstEnergy’s Core Values and Behaviors as well as priorities of the Finance organization.

+ Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Qualifications: include:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. MBA or relevant master’s degree a plus.

+ Minimum 10 years relevant work experience required.

+ Strong financial acumen and analytical skills and the ability to connect financial data to business decisions

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Excel a plus

+ SAP knowledge preferred

+ Strong understanding of financial cost flows / concepts

+ Familiarity with QlikView or other reporting tools

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Utility or regulated industry experience a plus

+ Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships

+ Desire to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results

+ Ability to anticipate questions ahead of time (think and act proactively)

+ Superior analytical abilities

+ Ability to formally present complex subject matter to all levels of management

+ Maintains a continuous improvement mindset and seeks opportunities to improve and enhance processes in a self-directed manor

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks/duties while maintaining accuracy and timeliness

+ Foster a culture of learning by actively sharing knowledge/expertise and supporting team development

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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