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NextEra Energy Mgr Cost & Performance in Juno Beach, Florida
Mgr Cost & Performance
Date: Jun 18, 2024
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 80846
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Position Specific Description
The Manager of Cost & Performance is a key contributor to our FPL Business Services business unit. This role combines analytics and finance expertise. As a Manager of Cost & Performance you will be responsible for driving financial optimization and transparency for NEER, with a focus on process improvements and comprehensive financial analysis. The role requires strong people management skills, as well as experience in building and managing financial models. The ideal candidate should have a track record of notable accomplishments and achievements in driving cost reduction and improving financial performance.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the analytics and finance function for FPL IT, overseeing financial governance, reporting, analytics, and controls for all spend, including cloud and software.
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize financial management and ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Manage a team of analysts, providing leadership, guidance, and support in their day-to-day activities.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, identifying cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Build and manage financial models to support investment decisions and forecast financial performance.
• Continuously improve and enhance financial models and analysis methodologies, applying best practices and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their financial requirements and provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and report on IT financial performance, providing regular updates and presenting findings to senior management.
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Document accomplishments and achievements related to financial optimization and process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
• Strong background in financial analysis and finance-related functions.
• People management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and concepts, with comprehensive finance experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VBA programming and financial modeling.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering tangible results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive financial optimization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Competencies:
• Financial acumen: Demonstrates a strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to apply them to analytics and finance functions.
• Leadership: Effectively manages a team, providing guidance and support to achieve goals and objectives.
• Process improvement: Identifies opportunities for process enhancements and implements efficient and effective solutions.
• Analytical thinking: Capable of conducting complex financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Achievement-oriented: Demonstrates a track record of accomplishments and achievements in driving cost reduction and financial optimization.
Job Overview
Leaders in this role manage the business unit's budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement functions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provides analytical support to assigned business unit(s)
Provides cost and performance analysis
Analyzes and reports business unit financial and operating results
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 8+ years
Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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