Job Title: Financial Operations Analyst

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

Note: This is a hybrid role, working 3 days a week out of our office in Hammond, LA.  This role is limited to a Level 2 Analyst, and we cannot start this position higher than this.  If a candidate is selected from outside the area, they will be expected to relocate for this role. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Finance Program Analyst is responsible for the execution, support, governance, and oversight of the Supplemental Labor Program. This includes:

• ·         Identifying, developing, and implementing strategic process improvements across a range of programs by driving initiatives that significantly reduce workloads, improve user experience, provide cost savings and avoidance, enhance quality and compliance, and increase overall efficiency and effectiveness across the team, business unit, and organization.
• ·         Supporting the strategic alignment and continuous optimization of these programs to meet evolving business needs and objectives.
• ·         Providing subject matter expertise, analytical insights, and recommendations to stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
• ·         Ensuring robust governance, controls, and compliance measures are in place for all assigned programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

·         Ensures the effective management and strategic alignment of the supplemental labor program by:

•                    Interfacing with functional business areas and others such as Supply Chain, HR, and Finance to monitor costs, analyze data, and provide detailed reporting and trending analysis.

•                    Updating and maintaining rate cards, market data, dashboards, and other program reporting tools to provide accurate, actionable insights.

•                    Facilitating cross-functional meetings and discussions to align on business unit objectives and initiatives.

•                    Assisting with the development and implementation of new program enhancements or improvements.

•                    Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and recommend program strategy, resource allocation, and policy changes to leadership.

•                    Providing data-driven recommendations for corrective actions and continuous program improvements.

·         Designs, develops, implements, executes, and/or oversees the processes and procedures used by the program. Partners closely with program owners and other departments to provide oversight, guidance, and support in alignment with program objectives and strategies.

•                    Maintains in-depth knowledge of current and emerging external developments, including annual benchmarking, best practices, and new technologies, to inform and enhance current and future program strategies.

•                    Leverages subject matter expertise to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, enhanced user experience, increased efficiency, and stronger governance and compliance across the program lifecycle.

·         Creates, builds, and implements key performance metrics and dashboards to support the program strategy.

•                    Analyze program data, including spend, utilization, and performance metrics, to identify opportunities for improvement and implement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the supplemental labor program.

•                    Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the program remains competitive and aligned with market conditions.

•                    Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to provide visibility into program performance.

·         Oversees, supports, and performs compliance activities that support the program including:

•                    Draft policy updates as needed.

•                    Assist in the implementation of a training program, with a focus on policies and procedures.

•                    Support the development, coordination, and implementation of compliance processes relating to rate-card compliance, policy adherence, and other laws, with guidance from the Legal & Compliance teams.

•                    Conducts routine audits to monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and federal, state, and local laws to minimize risk.

•                    Regularly audit the program's processes and documentation to verify adherence to compliance requirements and escalating any significant issues to leadership.

•                    Documenting analyses using standardized methodologies and terminology to ensure consistent future reference and utilization.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline 

Minimum experience required of the position

Minimum 5+ years of experience, with a degree OR in lieu of degree, minimum 10+ years of compliance, data analysis, supply chain, or supplemental labor experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

•                    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and visualization.

•                    Excellent financial acumen and cost management skills.

•                    Strategic thinking and the ability to make data-driven recommendations.

•                    Familiarity with procurement processes, supply chain operations, and contingent workforce management best practices.

•                    Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions

•                    Experience in relevant software (e.g. PeopleSoft, Vendor Management Systems, Concur, data analytics tools) and a willingness to learn new systems and processes

•                    Adaptability to changing business needs and emerging industry trends, with a strong attention to detail

•                    Effective oral and written communication skills, with the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities

•                    Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Power BI

•                    Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

•                    Knowledge of company practices and procedures, with a developing ability to influence stakeholders

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

None

Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119976
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.