Mgr Budgeting & Analytics

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Feb 27, 2025
Mgr Budgeting & Analytics Date: Feb 26, 2025 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Pay Grade 17 Deadline to Apply: March 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST Position Summary Provides leadership and oversight in the annual development of the Labor, Operating & Maintenance, & Capital Budgets. Ensures the accurate and timely analytics of actual vs. planned performance to include key drivers for variances. Serves as a key liaison between Financial Services and the various Business Units and the financial point of contact & trusted financial advisor to the Executive Leadership. Responsible for the monthly preparation of the latest estimate process related to O&M and CapEx portfolios. Tasks and Responsibilities Financial Point of Contact & trusted Financial Advisor to Executive & Senior Leadership. Financial Liaison between Business Units and Financial Services. Manages the annual development of 5-Yr Labor, O&M & Capital Budgets. Reviews & challenges submissions to ensure they are adequate and in alignment with strategic direction and operational requirements. Leads & coordinates the monthly reforecasts (Latest Estimate Process) of the O&M and CapEx portfolios to include the analytics for actual vs. planned performances to include key drivers. Evaluates staffing requests and ensures they are within approved authorized staffing capacity and within budgeted resources before the recruiting process commences. Examines and assesses the Latest Estimate submissions to include the development of mitigation plans to offset unfavorable projections. Identifies and makes recommendations for potential reductions and/or mitigation plans. Leads, develops and administers various training related to financial operations and reporting. Ensures integration of risk planning & mitigation, business planning and the budgeting processes for Operations Business Units. Advises Business Units in Business Case developments. Responsible for defining, promoting and advocating new processes and technology designed to improve efficiencies within the planning and reporting process, enhance analytics and business metrics, and increase internal customer satisfaction with more timely, actionable information. Leads, coaches, and develops a team composed of financial analysts, providing timely, honest performance feedback. Provides leadership on employee engagement initiatives within Financial Services, promoting a culture of focus on People First. Performs other duties and serves on special project team as assigned Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Exp in the areas of acctng, fin, financial plan & analysis, budg, or other similar or quantitative field w/ knowledge of budget & mgmnt prin, genl accepted acctng prin, & the ability to analyze, interpret & consol fin data into concise, meaningful formats. Leadership exp through formal supervisory experience or informally through directing the work of a junior colleague or through significant peer leadership experience. Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, multi-tasking, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal, written & communicational skills. Foundational understanding of financial principles, financial statements and other applicable business operations. Assertive self-starter, with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and ability to handle and/or manage sensitive and confidential information. Evidence of strong planning and organization skills, essential for managing multiple tasks and large-scale projects of the section while ensuring timely and accurate completion. Demonstrated ability to interact well with others (peers, co-workers, all levels of the organization and outside entities). Demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment, either as a team leader or team member. Possess strong personal computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or other related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or other related finance certification or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA Competencies Manages Ambiguity Collaborates Accountability and Attention to Detail Drives Vision and Purpose Delegating Responsibility Engagement and Sense of Urgency Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Math or Other quantitative related field Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel between business related events. Work hours may be extended. Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, walking and standing are required only occasionally, and if all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. #IN_AD Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Manager, Engineer, Analytics, Energy, Management, Engineering