Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis.

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.

NRECA's Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Summary of Position:

The Sr. Manager, FP&A will lead a team of financial analysts that provide advice, support and value-added financial analyses to certain business units regarding financial matters. They will develop strategy, methodology, procedures and messaging for consistent service and communications across all supported departments. They will be responsible for creating an environment of collaboration, effective communication and sharing best practices among team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, setting performance goals aligned with organizational priorities.

• Partner cross-functionally to solve technical, operational, and organizational challenges.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to improve efficiency and performance.

• Advise senior leadership on financial impacts of projects and initiatives using models and analysis.

• Act as a financial subject matter expert, guiding leaders on short- and long-term decisions.

• Oversee core financial processes including forecasting, budgeting, allocations, and reporting systems.

• Develop financial policies and train staff on methodologies and systems, including issue resolution.

• Create executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for strategic insights.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Formal Education Require

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

• Experience and Certifications Required:

  • 8 or more years progressive experience with financial standards, models and projections

  • 3 or more years leading projects or programs, or supervising staff

• Knowledge of financial analysis and accounting best practices.

• Ability to perform financial analyses, including financial forecasting, feasibility studies, and financial modeling.

• Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to be persuasive, while being open to new ideas.

• Ability to collaborate and engage with individuals at all levels throughout organization.

• Ability to organize and manage time, multi-task, operate under pressure and prioritize projects for oneself and direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Trade association and/or knowledge of Co-ops

Essential Physical Requirements

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Additional Requirement:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.