Business Performance Specialist

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited college or university required
Three or more years relevant accounting experience (understanding of accounting, budget preparation and statistical analysis) required without an advanced degree or certification
One or more years relevant accounting experience (understanding of accounting, budget preparation and statistical analysis) required with Master’s Degree or CPA/CMA/CFA
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications and advanced level proficiency with Excel is required
Good organizational, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and human relations skills are required
Demonstrated ability to monitor reports, solve problems and be decisive, proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks requiring priority setting and deadlines
Must show initiative and attention to detail and work well in a team environment

Interact with leadership as well as other supervisory and engineering personnel in matters relating to Energy Delivery and Customer Experience budgets and forecasts
Prepare and submit the annual budget, research and offer advice to resolve any significant variances between actual and budgeted expenditures and assist operating personnel in preparing a business case for items proposed for budgetary consideration
Produce and review internal financial/operational reports. Create new automated reports as necessary
Prepare external regulatory filings with the Missouri Public Service Commission
Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, procedures and controls
Analyze various source systems and their data for the purpose of making recommendations in process changes to drive consistency and to improve future reporting and analysis
Assist in the development of department/segment procedures to insure compliance with corporate policies
May serve on or lead cross-functional teams within the department and organization
Demonstrate technical subject matter expertise and/or overall business acumen
Assist the Manager with special projects as assigned and prepares specialized reports and confidential documents

Master’s Degree or CPA/CMA/CFA preferred
Working knowledge of specific Ameren applications (UIP, General Ledger, Power Plant, IMR, EMPRV, DOJM, TRIS, etc.) preferred
Five or more years of relevant accounting experience (accounting, budget preparation, and statistical analysis) required for Senior Business Performance Specialist