Senior Business Planning Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Are you a data‑driven finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into strategic insights? As a Senior Business Planning Analyst (FP&A), you’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, guiding business decisions, and supporting long‑term growth across Peoples Gas.

This is a high‑impact role where your analysis directly influences leadership decisions, budgeting, and operational performance.

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead core financial planning and analysis activities while partnering closely with business leaders across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and multi‑year financial plans 


• Support development of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections 

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver monthly variance analysis, earnings insights, and financial reporting packages 


• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide financial guidance on projects and initiatives 


• Conduct cost-benefit and investment analyses to support decision making

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support regulatory filings and compliance reporting with accurate financial data 


• Identify cost control opportunities and financial improvement strategies

Insights & Visualization

• Build models, dashboards, charts, and presentations to communicate performance trends 


• Present findings to stakeholders and senior leadership

 Leadership & Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to business partners and leadership teams


• Mentor junior analysts and help elevate team performance 

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely forecasts trusted by leadership


• Clear financial insights that influence business decisions


• Strong partnerships across finance, operations, and strategy teams


• Identification of opportunities that improve financial performance

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a regionally accredited college/university. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 4 years related financial work experience may be considered.


• 6+ years of experience in financial planning, accounting, or analysis 


• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools


• Experience preparing financial statements, forecasts, and variance analysis


• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, PowerPlan, or similar enterprise systems 


• Knowledge of utility, regulatory, or energy industry environments


• Professional certifications (CPA or similar)

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Financial modeling & forecasting


• Budgeting & variance analysis


• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)


• Strategic thinking & business partnership


• Communication & executive presentation

Why Join Peoples Gas?

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