April 6, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Director, Planning & Financial Analysis

Organization:
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Region:
Canada, Georgia, Tucker
End of contest:
June 24, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Financial analyst
Description

Role Snapshot

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your financial expertise helps shape the future of Georgia's energy landscape. As Director of Planning & Financial Analysis, you'll guide the corporate budget and long-range forecast, deliver meaningful insights to senior leadership, and lead a team that supports strategic decisions for our member EMCs. If you excel at financial storytelling, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

What You'll Do

  • Lead development of the annual corporate budget and 3-year forecast in partnership with key OPC stakeholders and GSOC/GTC partners. Facilitate stakeholder and executive meetings, presenting insights and recommendations to leadership, the Board of Directors, and Member Systems.
  • Oversee the development Member Reports and budget-related deliverables for Billing and long-range financial planning.
  • Conduct special budget analyses, including scenario modeling for major projects at both the corporate and Member level.
  • Drive ongoing development and optimization of enterprise budgeting and forecasting tools (e.g., Jedox), including vendor relationship management. Serve as a key contributor for monthly and quarterly financial reviews with the CFO, supporting Member communications, SEC filings, and investor-related activity.
  • Model changes to business concepts and Rate Schedule A, coordinating with internal groups to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Provide leadership and direction for the Planning & Financial Analysis team, ensuring high-quality work and timely project completion.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Math, or Economics; MBA or related master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in the utility industry (12+ ideal), including leadership or management responsibilities.
  • Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and reviewing financial statements.
  • Experience with electric utility cost-of-service or ratemaking is a plus.
  • Equivalent experience considered (e.g., 20+ years in utility financial or planning roles).

Skills & Knowledge

  • Advanced Excel and strong financial modeling/analysis skills.
  • Clear communicator with strong presentation and report-writing ability.
  • Solid understanding of finance, accounting, forecasting, and basic engineering/economic principles.
  • Experience with utility revenue requirements or rate modeling is helpful.
  • Familiarity with systems like Lawson or Jedox is beneficial.
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Contact

Oglethorpe Power Corporation

2100 E Exchange Pl

Tucker

Georgia United States

www.opc.com