Project Financial Controls Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTIONFirstEnergy at a GlanceWe 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 integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU].This position is responsible for supporting the Transmission portfolio ($2+B per year) with detailed financial forecasting of the current year and the five-year at the project level. The monthly forecasting cycle includes working with the Project managers to ensure the project forecasts are entered correctly into the Forecasting systems (Unifier/Ecosys), ensuring that project accruals are correctly calculated and submitted to Corporate Finance, and projects are in-serviced in a timely manner. Analysts will work closely with 5-6 Project Managers in preparation of 2 monthly meetings, the Financial Review and Accrual Review. The forecast is managed in both the Direct view and the Settled view.This position can be located at any of the FE major hubsResponsibilities include: Analyzing expenditures and recommending forecast adjustments. Participating in planning, prioritizing, tracking, and reporting major projects using the SAP Work Management System. Ensure budget tracking against Purchase Orders or Contracts. Provide variance analysis and explanations for projects. Preparing journal entries for monthly accruals and any correcting entries as required. Track progress and provide forecast of in-service plan. Understand the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC)/Sales Distribution billing process to make sure CIAC is properly reflected against projects. Meeting customer needs by providing sound service and responsiveness. Building relationships and credibility across the organization. Supporting storm activities as needed. Promoting a Team environment to support reaching goals and meeting deadlines. Conducting business-specific research and ad hoc data analysis. Contributing to solutions by taking the initiative to develop alternatives and recommendations. Extracting and manipulating data using query tools for various databases and systems. Assisting in the training efforts with new team members. Learning and exercising sound decision making and developing alternatives and recommendations to improve work processes. Performing assigned job duties with little or no supervision.Qualifications Include: Two or Four Year degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline is required. In lieu of a degree, minimum 2 years of related experience is required. Relevant work experience including financial analysis, accounting, and financial reporting required. The experience must include a general understanding of the subject matter. High Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Created: 2026-05-02