Senior Consultant – Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview

This Senior Consultant role focuses on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with deep expertise in FERC accounting and experience in the Utility industry. The position supports clients ranging from regional utilities to large Fortune 500 energy enterprises, helping design and deliver strategic FP&A solutions.

The role coordinates FP&A activities within client organizations, partners with stakeholders to understand and map requirements, and identifies improvement opportunities. Responsibilities include process design and improvement initiatives, aligning FP&A strategies with FERC standards to support operational and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models and tools to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and key drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design and implement scalable FP&A processes that improve data integrity and usability.
• Collaborate with client leadership teams to translate business needs into actionable initiatives and insights.
• Prepare and present executive-ready materials, including dashboards, summaries, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FERC accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all financial planning activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, proactive problem solving, and reliable execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or related financial roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in FERC accounting and Utility industry financial operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with and presenting to executives.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic plans that achieved measurable results.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of turning data into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems and tools commonly used in the utility sector, including PowerPlan, Ecosys, OPPM, and Unifier.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and compliance frameworks beyond FERC.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time

Location

• Flexible (Remote with up to 25% travel)

Equal Opportunity

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.