Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Shape the financial future of an industry powering millions.

At Alliant Energy, we're looking for a visionary finance leader who can turn complex data into strategic decisions, influence executive leaders and the Board of Directors, and help drive the investments that power our customers, communities, and future growth

The Director Financial Planning & Analysis leads enterprise financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, driving financial insights and strategies that support operational and strategic decision-making. This role partners across the organization to evaluate business performance, assess financial risks, and align financial plans with corporate objectives. The Director is accountable for the development and execution of the corporate annual operating plan and long-term financial plan, including delivering insights and performance updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

What you will do

• Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring, and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy's Core Values at all times.

• Leads the preparation of company-wide strategic financial plans and annual operating plans with accountability for integrity and timely communication of such plans and the financial performance towards such plans, including key risks and opportunities, to the executive team and Board of Directors. 

• Develops targeted financial objectives for, and oversees the financial performance of, different business units included in annual operating plans including achievement of targeted operations and maintenance expenses. 

• Oversees and drives periodic reporting to business units on their progress toward financial objectives and makes business recommendations to executive leadership to improve the overall financial results of the company. 

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of company activities to ensure accurate and timely financial and regulatory projections 

• Leads the development and execution of financial regulatory strategy in partnership with regulatory and strategy teams.

• Oversees strategic financial support for regulatory projects and rate case filings.

• Leads the development of forecasts for electric and gas sales and fuel-related costs supporting strategic and operating plans and regulatory filings, and provides insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.

• Leads and directs special projects including financial analysis of key strategic projects across cross-functional teams to obtain timely and sustainable results. 

• Identifies and improves forecasting processes, leveraging benchmarking and performance metrics to drive efficiency and cost improvement.  

• Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build strong communities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Emphasis in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, or related field. | Preferred

• Master's Degree | Preferred

Required Experience

• 10 years of technical and/or professional experience. | Required

• 6 years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience. | Required

• Financial management and business experience with emphasis on maximizing results. | Required

• Utility or regulatory industry experience. | Required

• Profit and loss experience. | Required

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license. | Required

• Financial Management or capital-intensive industry experience. | Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills. | Required

• Demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and translate those plans into action. | Required

• Proven project management skills. | Required

• Demonstrated understanding of utility industry and regulatory processes. | Required

• Advanced financial acumen, including expertise in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and performance management within a regulated environment. | Required

• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information and influence executive-level decision-making. | Required

• Demonstrated ability to represent the company in the regulatory and public arena.| Required

• Demonstrated ability to leverage advanced analytics, data-driven insights, and emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence) to enhance financial forecasting, decision-making, and business performance. | Required

• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with regulators, industry stakeholders, and external partners. | Required

• Ability to work collaboratively.

Key Skills

• Business Insights • Business Process Improvements • Business Strategies • Corporate Financial Planning • Data Visualization • Financial Analysis • Financial Modeling • Financial Planning • Leadership • Organizational Strategy • Stakeholder Management • Strategic Communication Planning • Strategic Planning

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

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Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.