Director Financial Planning

Summary

The Director of Financial Planning leads, manages and coordinates the Financial Planning functions in support of the integrated resource plan, strategic financial plans, investor relations and regulatory requirements.  Facilitate the internal exchange of information and provide expertise in financial management to drive accountability, financial profitability and enhanced decision making throughout the Company.  Works closely with the executive leadership team to develop the financial forecast and analyze assumptions and with the regulatory team to develop and drive regulatory strategy.  Reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and Planning.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related discipline
• And ten (10) years experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting and FP&A functions, utility finance, or other related field. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Ability to apply broad business perspective to daily operations. 
• Effective problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. 
• Computer literacy with ability to effectively utilize associated systems and software. 
• May require specialized programming knowledge for applications associated with analyses, forecasts, projections, and other studies.

Major Accountabilities

1) Responsible for the long-range financial model (5 years+), the load and revenue forecast, as well as the consolidation of the budget, including running financial scenarios and vetting assumptions.

2) Partner with other financial departments and internal customers to provide strategic financial management consulting and information to support the business needs.

3) Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of customers business as it relates to the total company.

4) Direct the development and preparation of forecasts, reports, financial projections, statistics, analyses and research studies for management and the Board of Directors use in making strategic decisions.

5) Provide leadership to produce effective teams in an environment consistent with the Company's cultural expectations and vision.

6) Selects and develops a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and development opportunities.

7) Support regulatory strategy and utility modeling, which may include involvement with ACC and FERC activities for the Company, in partnership with Accounting, Tax, Regulatory and Legal.

8) Represent the Company in the local and business community which may require membership in external organizations.

9) Demonstrates executive-level oral, written and presentation communication skills, negotiation skills and the highest quality interpersonal and people management skills.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.