Strategic Finance Analyst
PPL · Allentown
Company Summary StatementAs one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
The Strategic Finance Analyst serves as a key financial partner to the business, responsible for evaluating strategic development opportunities, driving financial planning and analysis, and delivering actionable insights through ad hoc analysis. This role bridges the gap between financial data and business strategy, enabling leadership to make informed, data-driven decisions that support PPL’s corporate goals.
Responsibilities
Requirements
- Build and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business performance evaluation.
- Support the execution of M&A transactions, including due diligence, data room management, and interaction with counterparties.
- Evaluate organic and external growth opportunities through the creation of discounted cash flow models to support strategic decision making.
- Automate existing processes to improve timeliness and accuracy of financial data.
- Develop original financial analysis to provide new insights into corporate performance.
- Conduct in-depth industry research and competitive benchmarking to identify market trends and strategic opportunities.
- Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and commentary for leadership and board-level reviews.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions.
- Analyze and prepare monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications - Strategic Finance Analyst
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of finance or related experience.
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Preferred Qualifications
- CFA or CPA.
- Power and utility experience.
- Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big-picture implications and willingness to solve problems.
- Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative.
Qualifications - Senior Strategic Finance Analyst
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 5 years of finance or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Power and utility experience.
- Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- CFA or CPA.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.