Strategic Financial Analyst

FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 250 company, FirstEnergy' subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nations fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.4 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. FirstEnergy' Strategic Vision: To be the leading retail energy and related service supplier in our region; To be the preferred choice for total customer solutions; To be our shareholders choice for long-term growth and investment value; and continue to be a Company committed to safety and driven by the skills, diversity, and character of its employees.

Provide support to FirstEnergy's business units in an effort to drive strategic, operational and financial performance. The deliverable to the business units (clients) will involve data mining, interpretation of data findings, thought-leadership, and communication of results/recommendations to varying audiences (including executive leadership). Depending on the project requirements the candidate will likely work supporting a project team, however completion of individual assignments will be required periodically. The candidate is expected to support 2-4 'client projects' at any time, so strong organization and time-management skills are required. Candidate will also be required to work effectively with different parts of the organization at varying levels, so strong communication skills (verbal and written) are critical. B.A./B.S. degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related discipline (minimum GPA 3.3)Demonstrated analytical abilities, including problem-solving and decision-making Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointA strong attention to detail, with the ability to synthesize findings to an executive level audianceDemonstrated ability to deliver high quality, accurate work within tight deadlinesDisplays stong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a team environmentWillingness to learn new skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to progress on multiple tasks simultaneouslyProven organizational skillsCross functional involvement with financial and non-financial teams within an organization