PG&E Corporation

Senior Business Finance Analyst

PG&E Corporation$98K — $146K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
  • 3-4 years of job-related experience
  • Proven strategic thinking and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles
  • Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of SAP Business Objects and Power BI
  • Ability to analyze key financial indicators for business decisions

Responsibilities

  • Present findings and recommendations to management
  • Develop and monitor budgets, including expense and capital
  • Analyze and validate 3-5 year planning results
  • Assist in quarterly and annual self-assessment plans
  • Solve moderately complex problems with in-depth analysis
  • Communicate recommendations and findings effectively
  • Provide complex forecasts and improve forecast accuracy
  • Ensure data quality for accurate reporting and mentoring colleagues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (remote and in-office)
  • Participation in discretionary incentive compensation programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Engagement in a purpose-driven work environment
  • Work with a diverse and inclusive team
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 166496

Job Category: Accounting / Finance

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Finance

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

PG&E's Business Finance team provides critical financial support to its operational Business Partners within the company. This support includes financial analysis, budgeting, planning and forecasting, monitoring, controlling and accounting; operational performance reporting and analysis; and strategic planning and analysis. These services are critical to achieving the company's strategic, operational and financial objectives.

The Business Finance department provides a unique environment for energized and talented finance professionals to engage in the business as valued functional advisors, make meaningful contributions to the direction of a dynamic business, and be actively developed and recognized.

Position Summary

The Senior Business Analyst will support the Information Technology (IT) line of business including business managers and directors, as well as the Business Finance Extended Leadership team to define and achieve the team's strategic objectives, provide support to help drive decisions to budgets, planning and other finance and accounting needs. You will integrate with the business organization to influence and drive cross team collaboration. You must be a clear and concise communicator with written communication skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, a background in finance or accounting, poise in working with many levels of staff, strong organizational and planning skills, initiative and enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.

The role is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person at the Oakland General Office 1-3X weekly or as needed based on business needs.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and the middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area Minimum: $98,000

Bay Area Maximum: $146,000

Job Responsibilities:
  • Presents findings and makes recommendations to management or others within organization.
  • Works with department to develop budget (expense, capital, and expenditures), and monitor, forecast and report on budget performance.
  • Works with others on the analysis and validation of the 3- and 5-year planning results.
  • Assists in developing and executing quarterly and annually self-assessment plan with all applicable LOBs.
  • Works on moderately complex problems that require in depth analysis and judgment to obtain results or solutions.
  • Communicates (oral and written) recommendations and findings to leaders and officers.
  • Provides complex forecasts, tracks and improves forecast accuracy.
  • Performs complex quality assurance on data to ensure accurate data is used in reports, and resolve issues as needed.
  • Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.


Qualifications

Minimum:
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Job-related experience, 3 years


Desired:
  • Job-related experience, 4 years
  • Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and presentation skills
  • Intellectual curiosity, and relentless continuous improvement
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and overhead allocation models
  • Strong Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills
  • Working knowledge of SAP Business Objects, Analysis for Office, and Power BI
  • Competency in interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decision
  • Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.


Purpose, Virtues and Stands

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:
  • Delivering for our hometowns
  • Serving our planet
  • Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:
  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Tenacious
  • Nimble
  • Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:
  • Everyone and everything is always safe
  • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
  • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
  • Clean and resilient energy for all
  • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice

PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.

About PG&E Corporation

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Join the dynamic team at PG&E Corporation, a leader in the utility industry, where innovation meets expertise in delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. This is an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a company that values leadership, diversity, and professional growth.

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Join a team of over 20,000 dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of energy technology and sustainability. At PG&E Corporation, innovation is at the core of what we do. We are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the safety and reliability of our energy systems.

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PG&E Corporation is committed to the growth and development of its employees. We offer robust benefits packages that support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to professional development programs, we provide the resources to secure your future and advance your career.

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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$40.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1905
Revenue
$18.4 billion
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