Director, Planning & Financial Analysis

Oglethorpe Power Corporation • Tucker, GA

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About The Position

Step into a high‑impact leadership role where your financial expertise helps shape the future of Georgia's energy landscape. As Director of Planning & Financial Analysis, you'll guide the corporate budget and long‑range forecast, deliver meaningful insights to senior leadership, and lead a team that supports strategic decisions for our member EMCs. If you excel at financial storytelling, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Math, or Economics; MBA or related master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the utility industry (12+ ideal), including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and reviewing financial statements.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modeling/analysis skills.
• Clear communicator with strong presentation and report‑writing ability.
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting, forecasting, and basic engineering/economic principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electric utility cost‑of‑service or ratemaking is a plus.
• Equivalent experience considered (e.g., 20+ years in utility financial or planning roles).
• Experience with utility revenue requirements or rate modeling is helpful.
• Familiarity with systems like Lawson or Jedox is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the annual corporate budget and 3‑year forecast in partnership with key OPC stakeholders and GSOC/GTC partners.
• Facilitate stakeholder and executive meetings, presenting insights and recommendations to leadership, the Board of Directors, and Member Systems.
• Oversee the development Member Reports and budget‑related deliverables for Billing and long‑range financial planning.
• Conduct special budget analyses, including scenario modeling for major projects at both the corporate and Member level.
• Drive ongoing development and optimization of enterprise budgeting and forecasting tools (e.g., Jedox), including vendor relationship management.
• Serve as a key contributor for monthly and quarterly financial reviews with the CFO, supporting Member communications, SEC filings, and investor-related activity.
• Model changes to business concepts and Rate Schedule A, coordinating with internal groups to ensure accurate implementation.
• Provide leadership and direction for the Planning & Financial Analysis team, ensuring high‑quality work and timely project completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director