Associate Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst

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Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

This position is part of a group of resources responsible for financial analysis duties supporting a range of financial functions within PPL including Treasury and Financial Planning & Budgeting and/or Corporate Development. Under direct supervision, responsibilities include both project-based and daily/monthly activities supporting these functions. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction.

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Responsibilities

This position may be hired at the Associate Financial Analyst level or the Financial Analyst level. Responsibilities listed below reflect those of the Associate Financial Analyst level. Additional/varying responsibilities may be included for other levels of the role.

• Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis. Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community.
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management under direct supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions.
• Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
• Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  

Qualifications

This position may be hired at the Associate Financial Analyst level or the Financial Analyst level. Level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience.

Basic Qualifications

Associate Financial Analyst

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 0-2 years financial experience, which could include co-op assignments
• Requires knowledge and skills in own discipline; still acquiring higher level skills
  
  

Financial Analyst

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 2+ years financial experience, which could include co-op assignments
• Requires knowledge and skills in own discipline; still acquiring higher level skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CFA / CPA
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative.
  
  

This position may be hired at the Associate Financial Analyst level or the Financial Analyst level. Level offered will be determined by the successful candidate's background, education & experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CFA / CPA
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Capacity to perform analysis while understanding big picture implications and willingness to solve problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with a natural sense of urgency, curiosity, and initiative.
  
  

This position may be hired at the Associate Financial Analyst level or the Financial Analyst level. Responsibilities listed below reflect those of the Associate Financial Analyst level. Additional/varying responsibilities may be included for other levels of the role.

• Provides analytical support to PPL's corporate financial functions including various scenario and sensitivity analysis. Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information to meet management reporting requirements including reconciliations and variance explanations.
• Participates in the development of presentations and other materials to key stakeholders including executive management, the Board of Directors, rating agencies, and investment community.
• Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis at the request of various levels of management under direct supervision.
• Assists in developing, streamlining and maintaining flexible financial models.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with personnel from PPL's business lines and other corporate support group functions.
• Analyzes and prepares monthly and quarterly reports as requested by management.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
• Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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