Team Leader, Budgets and Investment Planning

12/14/2024

Locations: Springfield, Massachusetts; Berlin, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts

Role and Scope of Position:

The Team Leader, Finance oversees the related budgeting, analysis and forecasting aspects for Eversource and provides supervision and direction to the other Cost and Schedule personnel on the development of project schedules and cost reports for Eversource Transmission projects in the Eversource Transmission Project Management Organization.

This individual understands and applies project management theories and methodologies, utilizing a variety of related project management control tools. In addition, this position will involve supervising a small group of individuals (at least 5 reports)

2. Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for effectively developing and monitoring direct reports.  Guides direct reports when challenging situations are encountered and helps them to be successful.  Develops capability across team, ensures appropriate training and cross-training, resources and support for the team; provides direction and oversight to other team members.
• Promotes and encourages a positive, professional, collaborative and efficient work environment in which open communication is encouraged.
• Provides supervision and direction to Cost and Schedule personnel in the
  development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis of project schedules and cost reports,
  to the level necessary, to support project requirements.
• Provides consulting and support services in the areas of cost and scheduling, project
  management and project controls to other members of the Project Management
  organization.
• Communicates with team members and advise management of the status of work-in-progress,
  resource availability and potential project schedule conflicts and problems.
• Anticipates project plan changes and advise management of potential resolutions.
• Evaluates project forecasts to assure desired results are achieved.
• Works closely with Project Managers obtaining, providing and implementing information and
  recommendations to meet project goals and positively influence project direction.
• Provides related financial support and leads various financial projects.
• Manages critical path schedules to ensure deadlines are met.  Sets direction of the work group by developing actionable plans with staff to achieve the established goals, objectives and timelines.  Oversees work organization and planning; provides clear communication regarding day-to-day work and/or project assignments; and ensures the efficient use of resources.
• Develops analysis individually and oversees analysis prepared by others, including the positions’ direct report(s), that will support the filings in an ethical manner.  Analysis will include accounting practices and financial principles used in general industry, as well as those unique to utilities.  Work products must be able to withstand challenges from opposing parties. 
• Provides financial support and consultation to Business Managers in their assessment of complex strategic initiatives and the financial implications of corporate and budgeting decisions on company profitability.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Strong knowledge of finance, utility accounting and regulation
• Experience in regulatory financial concepts such as revenue requirements and rate making theory is desirable.
• Financial modeling experience is desirable
• Possess the aptitude to draw sound business conclusions, act decisively and drive business results.
• Ability to effectively direct multiple and competing priorities
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic mindset; ability to see the big picture and provide effective direction
• Focus on innovation; continually and consistently challenge the status quo.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:                          

• Five (5) or more years of related experience required

Licenses & Certifications:

• CPA or industry specific designation(s) preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

• Nature of work is project driven. 
• Will involve high dollar, volume and complex calculations.

Eversource Energy offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $123,000 to $136,000/year, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Please check our career site for an overview of our benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.