Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas. We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success. You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development. Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future. Start here. Title: Lead Finance Analyst Company: Peoples Gas System State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days| 4 days onsite and 1 day remote Peoples Gas System is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst (FP&A) in Tampa, Florida to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making within a regulated energy utility environment. This senior-level finance role is ideal for experienced Financial Analysts, Senior Financial Analysts, or Finance Business Partners with strong expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and business performance insights . This role plays a key part in driving financial performance, cost optimization, and capital planning across a growing energy organization serving communities throughout Florida. What You’ll Do You’ll play a key role in annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning, with increasing scope and leadership. Core Responsibilities Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and trend analysis to support business decisions Partner with business leaders as a finance business partner to drive performance and accountability Develop and deliver monthly financial reporting and executive-level insights Support capital planning, O&M budgeting, and cost optimization initiatives Analyze financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and operational efficiencies Provide recommendations that support strategic decisions and regulatory compliance Improve financial processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy What Success Looks Like Accurate, timely budgets and forecasts trusted by business leaders Clear financial insights that shape operational and capital decisions Strong partnerships with operations, strategy, regulatory, and finance teams Proactive identification of risks, opportunities, and cost‑control strategies What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university 5+ years of accounting/financial experience or other relevant experience Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment Sound judgment, attention to detail, and comfort working with senior leaders Preferred Qualifications CPA (active or in progress) Experience with systems such as SAP, PowerPlan, and/or workk management Knowledge of utility operations, utility accounting, or regulatory environments Skills That Will Help You Thrive Financial modeling & variance analysis Budgeting, forecasting & long‑range planning Cost control & profitability analysis Executive‑level communication & data storytelling Cross‑functional collaboration & influence Strategic thinking in complex environments Why Join Peoples Gas? We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving: Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan. Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success. Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. Incident Response Assignment Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. 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