Financial Analyst I OR II - Power Grid Operations Midwest Finance

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Job Summary The role will be responsible for accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting support to Power Grid Operations Midwest business unit. This position requires a blended knowledge of technical and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. This position works closely with the business customers to analyze and report variances, trends and plans. Key activities include financial planning, managing the budget development as well as monthly, year to date, and year-end financial analysis. The role will work with business representatives at all levels to provide the expertise/assistance necessary for the business to achieve financial success. Responsibilities - Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers. - Budget development for supported functions. - Evaluate and report business unit O&M and capital budget variances that allows for accurate financial reporting and accurate year end projections. - Support the reporting process within the region to facilitate understanding of business and variance impacts to zone and employees. - Compile and analyze statistical data to identify and correct errors and to evaluate general content. - Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis. - Perform account reconciliations on an as needed basis. - Serve as key interface to zone on understanding and implementation of financial policies and procedures. - Collaborate with peer analysts to improve work processes and efficiencies across all zones - Support for cost-reimbursable spend related to costs in aid of construction, solar projects, and highway/DOT projects - Analyze cost pool charging for adherence to applicable policies and for reasonableness of O&M and capital splits - Develop an understanding of the work management systems and the accounting mapping to support the work orders. - Prepare financial schedules required to meet monthly and quarterly business unit data requests from Corporate Accounting. - Work with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and answering questions as needed. - Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing as needed. - Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required. - Actively seek to identify and meet customer needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved. - Overtime may be required during monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes, the annual budget process, and the rollout of new and/or revised processes. Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Required Basic Qualifications (Financial Analyst I) Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Other Related Degree One (1) pl