Finance Associate OR Financial Analyst I (3 open positions)

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Position Summary The position is responsible for the day-to-day overall cost management, accounting and financial analysis, business planning and all key operational finance functions to support the organization from a jurisdictional and functional basis. This position will provide direct support to the senior leadership within the organization. RRE (Regulated Renewable Energy) is responsible for operating and maintaining over 43,000 MWs of generating capacity (approximately 80% of Duke Energy’s total regulated generating capacity), including Coal, Combined Cycle, Combustion Turbine, Hydro-Electric and Regulated Solar Energy generation across six states. Total annual budget is approximately $3 billion between O&M, Capital, ARO and Cost of Removal (COR). SPC (System Planning & Construction) is responsible for the long-term planning of generation, transmission and fuel supply. SPC is also responsible for the company’s energy infrastructure project development and construction, ensuring reliable, efficient energy delivery and strategic growth. SPC’s responsibilities include resource planning and execution, generation technology determinations, renewables and battery energy storage project development, grid planning and integration, fuel procurement, system optimization, major project management and construction. These efforts are critical in supporting operations of Duke Energy’s existing 55,000-megawatt fleet and realizing its ambitious energy modernization goals, while keeping reliability and customer value in the forefront. This role will support work activities across all (6) jurisdictions. Total annual budget is approximately $4-6 billion between O&M, Capital and Study and is expected to increase with all the expected growth in new generation. In addition, the SPC Finance team supports the Carolinas One Utility program, which is targeted to combine the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress utilities at the beginning of 2027. ESEE (Environmental Services and Enterprise Excellence) is responsible for a variety of different support organizations: Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), Coal Combustion Products (CCP), Enterprise Operational Excellence and Enterprise Training.   The ESEE organization manages the safety and environmental compliance and coal ash activities within Duke Energy’s six (6) jurisdictions and as such this position will support all work activities in all jurisdictions. The ESEE Finance team supports consolidated total annual budget of ~$700M (O&M, Capital, COR, ERL and ARO). In addition, team supports the ARO life to date forecasted spend of ~$10 billion for the next 30-40 years as well as the cost recovery via rate cases. Position will frequently interface with different departments within the company, such as Asset Accounting, Corporate Controllers & Accounting, Rates & Regulatory, Tax, Forecasting, internal/external auditors and all corporate finance departments for issues/resolution on financial/cost management items. This position requires a blended knowledge of operational, technical and functional financial reporting and analysis skills. This position works closely with the organization to analyze and report variances, trends and plans. This position will analyze and develop the financials for jurisdictional reporting and forecasting. This position also helps ensure adherence to GAAP, internal company financial policies and procedures (i.e. Capital and O&M Charging guidelines, etc.) particularly related to collaborating with CARG (Corporate Accounting Research Group) and Fixed Assets as needed. This position is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of standard financial reports and requires timely response to end user inquiries/issues. Responsibilities Ensure timely and accurate analysis and reporting: Provide and present accurate and relevant financial analysis and management reporting to the RRE Organization and respective senior management to enable strategic decision-making Analyze and consolidate management financial reporting including actuals, budgets and forecasting/projecting year end impacts including variance explanations. Analyze data, identify and correct errors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information. Coordinate and support the month-end close activities. Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis. Assist in the preparation and review of governmental filings, including quarterly and annual FERC reports, rate case support, insurance claims and recoverables as needed. Work with internal & external auditors; provide necessary information & answer questions as needed. Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing. Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required. Ensure effective budget & business planning process: Support the budget and business planning process including communication of budget guidance, assumptions, and calendars for assigned sections. Validate budgets uploaded to correct target amounts. Develop and support department budget, strategic plan and related presentation material. Work closely with and at the direction of appropriate management during th