Title: ED Operations Analyst 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT 
Provide operations support to the Storm Protection Program in a changing environment.  Track and manage financial transactions including purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), and invoices.  With direction from the Manager, assist with development of annual and multi-year budgets and forecasts for the department.  This includes supporting the business planning process, communicating to team members regarding budget and forecast variances, cost management assistance, and identifying areas for improvement. Track goods and services provided for the department and providing list of un-invoiced items to finance for month end closing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cost Control 
Work closely with operations management on cost tracking and cost management efforts. This includes creating and tracking purchase requisitions, tracking purchase orders, and processing departmental invoices including invoice validation. Provide financial analysis to operations management. Create and maintain financial models and business intelligence tools using appropriate data gathering techniques to assist department managers with operational decisions.
Budgeting and Forecasting 
Independently prepare annual departmental budget, and monthly reforecasts, including revenues, O&M, and capital.  Support Manager in production of multi-year forecasts and long-term planning efforts.  Support the development of the ten-year forecast. Track goods and services provided for the department and providing list of un-invoiced items to finance for month end closing.
Variance Analysis and Reporting 
Independently prepare monthly budget/forecast/actual variance analysis reports, 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, or summaries as needed to support analysis and presentation of results and forecasts. Perform a variety of economic evaluation, planning duties and quality control of justification for capital expenditures.
Business Area Communications 
Communicate to team members regarding financial matters, cost management and areas for improvement. Conduct problem solving activities and identify profit and cost control opportunities.
Provide training to key department team members to understand financial policies, processes, and procedures sufficiently to effectively manage the financial aspects of their work.

RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal:      Senior management; operating areas; Business Strategy; key company departments such as Asset Management and Procurement; Business Planning and Finance department 
Key External:     Vendors, customers, and government agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required:    High School Degree.  

Preferred:    Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Related Experience
Required:    Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in similar areas of position responsibility.  
Preferred     Experience with software/systems such as SAP, PowerPlant and Work Management 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs)
Required:    Strong knowledge and abilities related to cost control, financial analysis, profitability and process improvements and skill to translate into courses of action. Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Possess strong attention to detail.  Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.  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.
Preferred     General knowledge of utility operations and regulatory practices preferred.

 
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
•    Champions Safety, Health, and the Environment
•    Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
•    Drives Business Excellence for Customers
•    Builds Collaborative Relationships
•    Develops People and Teams
•    Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
•    Thinks Strategically and 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.