Job description
Consultant – Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Flexible (Remote with up to 25% travel)
Full-Time
Financial Planning & Analysis Practice
This position is for a Consultant specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP\&A) with interest and experience in FERC accounting and the Utility industry. The Consultant will work with diverse clients ranging from regional utilities to large Fortune 500 energy enterprises to design and deliver FP\&A solutions. Working in a team environment, the individual in this role will support financial planning initiatives, analyze performance, and help clients achieve compliance and operational excellence.
The primary responsibilities of this role include coordinating FP\&A activities within a client’s organization; working with stakeholders to understand and map their requirements; and defining areas of improvement. You will provide value on process design and improvement initiatives, assist clients in identifying business needs and focused solutions, and realize those solutions by implementing effective FP\&A strategies aligned with FERC standards.
Responsibilities:
In general, the Consultant will perform the following job responsibilities in addition to others as required for each engagement:
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely deliverables.
- Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance and key drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist in designing and implementing scalable FP\&A processes that improve data integrity and usability.
- Collaborate with client teams to translate business needs into actionable initiatives and insights.
- Prepare executive-ready materials including dashboards, summaries, and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with FERC accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all financial planning activities.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and proactive problem solving.
General Consultant Qualifications:
Qualified candidates for the Consultant FP\&A position will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or related financial roles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FERC accounting and Utility industry financial operations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of turning data into actionable insights.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with financial systems and tools commonly used in the utility sector including Power Plan, OPPM, Ecosys and Unifier.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and compliance frameworks beyond FERC.
Travel Requirements:
Remote work opportunities; with up to 25% in the office and/or travel to clients.
