Title: Business Planning/Budget Analyst 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

Provide business planning support to successfully operate the utility in a changing environment. With direction from the Manager, develop annual and multi-year operations budgets and forecasts. This includes supporting the development of the annual operations budgets and business plan processes; communication to team members regarding financial matters, cost management and areas for improvement. Provide financial support and a business perspective to assist the overall operations of the company including all business segments, corporate departments, and senior management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assists with the preparation of portions of the annual budget and monthly reforecasts, including revenues, O&M and/or capital. Support Manager and Accounting Department in development of overall financial statement budgets, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flows. Support Manager in production of multi-year forecasts and long-term planning efforts. Supports the development of the ten-year forecast.

 Cost Control

• Work closely with operations management on cost tracking and cost management efforts. Provide financial analysis support to all business units, corporate departments, and senior management. Create/maintain financial models and/or business intelligence tools using appropriate data gathering techniques to assist department managers with operational decisions.

 Variance Analysis and Reporting

• Support the preparation of monthly budget/forecast/actual variance analysis reports, month-end financial results package (including earnings reconciliation), along with other operational/efficiency reports. Analyze results and prepare events analysis summary and monthly variance explanations. Work closely with the business units’ operations staff to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare charts, graphs or summaries as needed to support analysis and presentation of results and forecasts.

 Business Area Communications

• Support the Manager in communication to team members regarding financial matters, cost management and areas for improvement.

 Company O&M, Capital & other income statement & balance sheet components

• Assist the company in its accumulation and decision-making related to all O&M, Capital and other income statement and balance sheet components, such as Other Operating Revenue, Below-The-Line transactions, inventory levels, and the level of payables and accruals.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related financial field from a regionally accredited college/university May consider an equivalent of four years related financial work experience in lieu of the degree in addition to the requirements below.

EXPERIENCE:

Analyst I
Required:

• No financial work experience is required, but it is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Experience with software/systems such as SAP, PowerPlant and work management

*****College degree may be considered in lieu of some of the comparable direct/related experience listed.***** 

Analyst II

Required:

• Minimum of two years of accounting/financial experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred: SAME AS ABOVE

*****College degree may be considered in lieu of some of the comparable direct/related experience listed.***** 

Senior:

Required:

• Minimum of five years of accounting/financial experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred: SAME AS ABOVE

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Analyst I
Required:

• Knowledge related to cost control, financial and metric analysis, profitability, and process improvement.
• Analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Analyst II – In addition to the above:

Required:

• Strong knowledge and abilities related to cost control, financial and metric analysis, profitability, and process improvement.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effectively exercise judgement while working independently and effectively coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform assigned duties independently.

Preferred:

• General knowledge of utility operations, utility accounting and regulatory practices preferred.

Senior – In addition to the above

Required:

• Strong knowledge and abilities related to cost control, financial and metric analysis, profitability and process improvements and skill to translate into courses of action.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Effectively exercise judgement while working independently and effectively coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform its assigned duties independently, often fulfilling responsibilities held by the Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.