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FirstEnergy Analyst - Strategy, Long Term Planning & Bus Performance in Akron, Ohio
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]
Position Summary
FirstEnergy is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Financial Analyst to join our Strategy organization. This entry‑level role supports enterprise‑wide financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities for consolidated FirstEnergy. The analyst will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to coordinate financial results, support strategic decision‑making, and track performance against financial goals.
This position is ideal for candidates eager to develop strong financial analysis skills, gain exposure to enterprise‑level strategy, and contribute to a collaborative, results‑driven team.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and ad‑hoc financial analysis
Support the development and maintenance of forecast models and management reports to inform strategic business decisions
Compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources, presenting findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner
Coordinate periodic actual results and forecast reporting, including preparation of financial management schedules
Develop an understanding of FirstEnergy’s financial performance, strategic objectives, and operating environment
Support target setting, peer benchmarking, tracking, and analysis of key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
Deliver timely and accurate analysis and reporting, providing excellent internal customer service
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analysis, or work processes and contribute ideas for increased efficiency
Build effective working relationships with team members and business partners at multiple levels of the organization
Demonstrate curiosity and a questioning mindset while maintaining alignment with team goals and overall business success
Career Progression
Analysts hired at higher analyst levels (Analyst IV or V) will be expected to perform these responsibilities with increased independence and proficiency and may assume expanded scope, complexity, and leadership responsibilities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
Foundational knowledge of financial statement analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to FirstEnergy values and behaviors
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial planning or business intelligence tools (e.g., UI Planner, QlikView, Power BI)
Exposure to SAP or similar systems
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt
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