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Job Description
Budget Analyst -
Transmission Lines Location:
Lexington, Harrodsburg, or Danville, KY Area Join Our Team! We are seeking a Budget Analyst to support our Transmission Lines organization. This role serves as a key financial partner to operations, project management, and finance teams by supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and capital project accounting activities. This position offers a primarily remote work arrangement for candidates located within the Lexington, Harrodsburg, or Danville area. While most work can be performed from home, occasional travel to the Lexington office may be required for meetings, training, team collaboration, or to pick up materials and equipment. If you enjoy financial analysis, working with large capital projects, collaborating across departments, and helping drive informed business decisions, we'd like to hear from you. Position Summary The Budget Analyst supports the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project accounting activities for the Transmission Lines organization. This position is responsible for analyzing financial performance, supporting capital project budgeting, preparing forecasts, monitoring project expenditures, and assisting with financial reporting and regulatory support. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, operations leadership, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective budget management. Key ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & Forecasting Assist in the development, planning, and management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Support the preparation and justification of capital projects, including Investment Proposals (IPs), Capital Expenditure Management (CEM) requests, and Annual Investment Plans (AIPs). Monitor budget performance and identify potential risks or opportunities impacting financial results. Participate in the development of financial recovery plans and corrective actions when budget variances occur. Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze actual versus budget performance and investigate significant variances. Partner with project managers and department personnel to understand and explain budget deviations. Prepare financial reports, forecasts, analyses, and management presentations. Track and report project spending, commitments, and forecasted expenditures. Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies. Accounting & Project Support Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Support day-to-day accounting and budgeting activities, including: Project and work order maintenance Project and task setup Purchase order creation and coordination Expense coding corrections Financial reporting Capital project administration Assist with Annual Investment Plan (AIP) coordination within PowerPlan or similar financial systems. Systems & Compliance Utilize financial and budgeting systems to input, retrieve, analyze, and report financial information. Develop ad hoc reports to support operational and financial decision-making. Maintain knowledge of accounting classifications, financial policies, and procedures. Provide guidance to department personnel regarding financial processes and accounting practices. Additional Responsibilities Support regulatory reporting and rate case preparation activities as needed. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Three (3) or more years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or a related financial discipline. Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and variance analyses. Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting utility, energy, engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects. Knowledge of capital project budgeting and project accounting. Experience with PowerPlan, SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise financial systems. Experience supporting regulatory filings or rate case activities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and proactively. Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences. Work Environment The position is primarily remote; however, candidates should be located within reasonable driving distance of the Lexington office and be available for occasional in-person meetings, training sessions, and other business-related needs
Pay:
$38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
finance, accounting, or budgeting: 3 years (Required) prepping budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses: 3 years (Preferred) ERP (SAP, Oracle, PowerPlan, Infor, Workday, etc.): 3 years (Required)
