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FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. 

This is a full-time, on-site position beginning in Akron, Ohio but may move to Brecksville, Ohio in the future.

Summary

Highly motivated Analyst to serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Transmission Finance. This role operates at the center of the organization, driving executive-level communications, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring leadership priorities are executed with precision. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, board materials, and leadership communications that clearly convey complex financial and operational insights
• Lead and coordinate high-priority projects and cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the VP, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, tracking progress and proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Support executive decision-making through data analysis, insights, and synthesis of key business drivers
• Manage meeting cadence, agendas, and follow-ups for leadership forums; ensure outcomes are documented and advanced
• Serve as a liaison across finance, operations, and senior leadership to drive alignment and communication

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years professional work experience required, energy industry experience a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word
• Proficient with PowerBI
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results
• Excellent analytical abilities
• General knowledge of financial statement analysis and GAAP
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with SAP preferred
• Understanding of FERC and formula rates preferred

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification

Exempt

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