Financial Analyst

This position is entry-level analyst in the Budget & Analysis/ Corporate Portfolio Management Department. Project responsibilities include maintaining master data within the IM and PS modules of SAP, creating new projects, inputting annual project budgets, updating project budget changes, and releasing project funding. Responsibilities will also include assisting with the financial analysis and reporting for the corporate project portfolio and operating expenditures.

Department Specific Position Summary Items

Essential Functions

• Performs project maintenance (creation, closing, and funding revisions) for individual and overall project budgets in the accounting system totaling $40 - $75 million annually.
• Completes monthly project portfolio updates reflecting funding approved, actual spending, and comparison to forecast values for more than 150 active PJM projects.
• Assists in the development of the monthly financial reporting used by PJM Executive Team to monitor company and divisional financial performance.
• Assists with preparing forecasts and budget for operational expenditures
• Assists in development of financial analysis, reporting and presentation information to PJM management, Finance Committee, Audit Committee and PJM s Board of Directors on current financial position and company performance on goals and long range financial plans.
• Provides project financial data for preparation of budget and project presentation materials for the Executive Team, Finance Committee, Members Committee and PJM s Board of Managers.
• Maintains and updates all project system and pricing model desk procedures and internal controls documentation.

Edcuation Qualifications

Required

• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and operate in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred

• SAP knowledge, specifically IM and PS modules
• Knowledge of MS-Excel pivot tables
• BS (or working towards) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• Equivialent working experience (0-3 years)