Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A

Duke Energy Corporation

FP&A analyst managing reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for Duke Energy, a major U.S. utility.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, management reporting, and budget coordination, with a strong focus on accuracy and integrity of financial information. Proficient in utilizing financial applications and tools to support internal controls and process improvements.

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Financial AnalysisBudget CoordinationOneStream Hyperion PlanningPeopleSoftCPA or Chartered Financial Analyst

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingVariance AnalysisJournal EntriesAccrualsData AnalysisAccounting PrinciplesForecastingCost Reduction AnalysisProcess ImprovementFinancial Modeling

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingDeadline ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BIWebIPowerPlanMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Business Intelligence SuitePowerPivot

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAChartered Financial AnalystMaster’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Utility EnvironmentFinancial ApplicationsInternal ControlsO&M VariancesCapital Variances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce and present financial analysis and management reporting to the FP&A Organization and senior management
Analyze and consolidate actuals, budgets, forecasts, year-end impacts, and variance explanations
Analyze data and correct errors to ensure financial information accuracy and integrity
Coordinate and support month-end close activities
Analyze business unit O&M and capital variances and identify key drivers
Prepare, check, and/or post journal entries and accruals as needed
Work with internal and external auditors and provide requested information
Establish business and financial processes supporting internal controls
Maintain knowledge of accounting policies and impacts
Support budget and business planning, including guidance, assumptions, calendars, and presentations
Coordinate annual budgets using OneStream Hyperion Planning
Build relationships and promote communication with business partners and Finance peers
Identify cost reduction opportunities through independent analysis
Identify, develop, and implement continuous process improvements
Lead or assist with special projects and ad hoc requests
Work overtime as needed during closing, planning, and process rollouts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Senior Financial Analyst: 3+ years of increasingly diverse or complex related experience in addition to degree
Financial Analyst II: 2+ years of increasingly diverse or complex related experience in addition to degree
Fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with PeopleSoft, OneStream, PowerPlan, or similar financial applications
Experience with WebI, Power BI, cubes, or similar query tools
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: 6+ years of related experience
Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting
Preferred: CPA and/or Chartered Financial Analyst
Preferred: Microsoft Business Intelligence Suite and PowerPivot
Preferred: utility environment knowledge
Ability to analyze financial information, variances, trends, and irregularities and summarize findings clearly
Ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement after the onboarding period
5–15% travel requirements
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment