Lead Financial System Analyst at Alliant Energy in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!



At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.



Enhance Financial Systems with Us!



Are you a financial systems expert ready to innovate? Join us as a Lead Financial Systems Analyst, where you'll design and maintain complex financial models, drive process efficiencies, and support strategic finance initiatives across multiple business units. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to enhance financial reporting and enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team, we want you on board. Make a significant impact and be part of a company that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication!



What you will do

• Leads the design, implementation and maintenance of highly complex financial models (financial, expenditure and any other UI Solutions models) and scenarios for use by multiple business units using Java-based logic.
  
  


• Aligns models with finance strategies and ensures models operate as designed by evaluating requests for changes to the models, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, reviewing processes for accuracy, conducting testing, documenting processes and procedures, and developing and communicating solutions.
  
  


• Establishes standard procedures in line with financial processes (such as impact of regulatory jurisdictional differences and tax methodologies) to ensure models are executed at an acceptable level of quality and accuracy.
  
  


• Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for complex projects including working with IT to develop and maintain the financial model upgrade schedule and the review of release notes.
  
  


• Provides end-user support by troubleshooting, responding to user inquiries, and serving as a technical knowledge resource for users.
  
  


• Drives the advancement of financial technologies and modeling capabilities, ensuring that the finance team is proficient in the tools, systems, and best practices necessary to support business objectives.
  
  


• Ensures adherence to data governance and security protocols, particularly in the handling and sharing of sensitive financial information between systems.
  
  


• Leads change management efforts associated with financial system updates or changes, including communication and documentation for end-users.
  
  


• Reviews work of junior staff for quality and completeness, and assists with various other responsibilities as needed.
  
  


• Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or Financial Systems Preferred
  
  

Required Experience

• 8 years of related experience.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the financial dynamics within the energy industry
  
  


• Demonstrated experience in developing solutions from general concepts that integrate business processes with information technologies
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, financial modeling such as UI Planner, SQL, workflow diagramming, crystal reports, ERP systems, nVision, and project management).
  
  


• Excellent knowledge, skill and ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain business applications.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member within and across organizational lines with personnel inside or outside the company to achieve common company goals.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability in leading projects and managing multiple priorities.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to enable and sustain change and best practices.
  
  


• Ability to read and interpret financial and or managerial reports to achieve optimization of results.
  
  


• Ability to conceptually understand financial business processes, related regulatory requirements, and transactional processing of financial information.
  
  


• Demonstrated solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  
  


• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
  
  

Key Skills



• Data Analysis • Data Management • Data Visualization • Financial Modeling • Process Automations • Stakeholder Management • Project and Program Management


Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.



It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.



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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.


All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.


Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com. Apply Now