Senior Business Specialist - Portland, Oregon - 106337

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Job description

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions. Researches, analyzes, develops, and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers.
• Gather and analyze critical information (demographics, condition, costs, lifecycle) from various sources for use in business planning, presentation, and other deliverables.
• Manage budget/planning process and timeline to ensure that all stakeholders deliverables are met.
• Act as liaison between the parent company, executive group and business plan team to ensure critical assumptions are communicated to end-users and documented
• Evaluate financial model results and review for alignment with planning objectives, key assumptions and target expectations.
• Supports the preparation of board reports, executive performance reports, and external investor presentations
• Analyze business processes, conduct special studies, develop alternatives, and present recommendations to management and influence management decisions.
• Report complex financial information using clear and concise messaging and communicate with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Research and analyze relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, provide recommendations, and negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Validate and review complex financial and statistical information and financial results.
• Communicate clear and concise financial narratives.
• Gather and manage financial and statistical information for internal data requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in an applicable field directly related to position responsibilities.
• Program design skills including development of interventions, processes, or new or modified programs to meet customer needs.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and stakeholders to promote positive outcomes.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.
• Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Knowledge of research, analysis and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• Previous Utility Operations experience in a financial role.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience is desired
• Experience of guiding and creation of budget/reporting processes.

Additional Information

Req ID: 106337
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: No Selection
Personnel Subarea: EXEMPT
Hiring Range: 93,,500.00

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Career Segment: Equity, Consulting, Financial, Project Manager, Finance, Technology