Business analyst

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst I

Position Summary

The Sr. Business Analyst I is responsible for performing a variety of financial and strategic analysis functions. This will include leading key analysis for the business by supporting or assuming a crucial role in various special projects and improvement initiatives and supporting oversight of the Company’s business valuation model through assisting the annual budgeting process and analyzing strategic opportunities. Successful performance will be demonstrated by providing analytical support to the business, completing complex business modeling exercises, and clearly articulating actionable insights to senior leadership.

Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and initiatives with requesting departments by setting project timelines, identifying potential data sources, gathering needed data and preparing appropriate analyses.
• Participate in key Company initiatives by serving as a team member or providing analytic support to the established team members.
• Evaluate revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Crosstrain and collaborate with peer analysts within Finance.
• Model the valuation impact of strategic alternatives and various sensitivities.
• Assume key role in annual budgeting process, including the Company’s business valuation model.
• Create cost/benefit analyses to aid in the evaluation of innovation and efficiency proposals within the company and assist in departmental and company-wide efficiency initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of executive-level presentations.
• Prepare and maintain Company reporting and forecasting such as the performance framework, company cash position, EBITDA forecasts, and other updates.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• As requested, provide information and analysis to investor representatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Storm role duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, quantitative analysis, or related field required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, inclusive of progressive responsibility for financial or strategic analysis required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial, business case, or investment analysis experience preferred.
• Experience with financial and decision analysis modeling techniques preferred.
• Experience with PowerBI preferred.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding professional oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while keeping key constituents and stakeholders informed and appropriately involved.
• Must be highly proficient in core Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, flexibility, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project and time management skills with abilities of effectively managing competing priorities.
• A team-focused individual with a continuous improvement mindset.
  
  

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work is typically of moderate complexity requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base and develop capabilities by partnering with more experienced staff as needed

Decision Impact

Problems and issues faced are vague but may be recognizable based on past experience. Accountable for some direct level of reasoning and decision making in straightforward situations based on precedents.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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