Senior/Lead Capital Planning & Governance Specialist

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About The Position

The Senior Capital Planning & Governance Specialist is responsible for supporting the capital investment lifecycle for Ameren's Digital organization. The position partners with leaders to align budgets, develop and prioritize business cases, validate spending plans, and maintain accurate capital plan data within applicable systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support, collaborate, and challenge Ameren functions to ensure optimal Digital portfolio investments of ~$1B over the next five years to be presented to senior leaders on a routine basis.
• Proactively provide support and collaborate with Digital Leaders in matters of capital governance and analysis to include: capital planning, tracking of projects, forecasting, cost effectiveness analysis (as needed), and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide leaders through the emerging demand process when capital needs arise throughout the year.
• Prepare reports, perform ad-hoc analysis, and investigate issues brought forth by Digital and/or Business Leaders related to capital plans.
• Assist in the preparation of materials to get project approvals (e.g. business case development, documentation for Work Order approvals, etc.)
• Independently create professional presentations that clearly communicate capital plans, analyses, and key insights in partnership with the Capital Planning and Digital teams.
• Support rate reviews, audits, and other regulatory matters related to Digital capital including reporting and data requests.
• Serve as administrator for the capital planning tool (OPPM) including new user training, implementing enhancements, troubleshooting bugs, and the testing of any system upgrades.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with Digital's Project Management Office and Financials organization to increase efficiency, transparency, and accuracy utilizing internal and external (benchmarking) best practices.

Qualifications - Senior Capital Planning & Governance Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited University required.  CPA, CFA, MBA or similar advanced degree in business, finance, or economics preferred.  Five or more years of relevant professional experience required (e.g. accounting, financial reporting, analysis or modeling, and business planning).  Experience in IT/technology and financial planning preferred.

Qualifications - Lead Capital Planning & Governance Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field from an accredited University required.  CPA, CFA, MBA or similar advanced degree in business, finance, or economics preferred.  Ten or more years of relevant technology and demand planning experience required.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Detailed understanding of capital planning, corporate finance, forecasting, investment concepts, practices and methods. Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making, strategic thinking, and planning skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.  Advanced financial, statistical, and quantitative modeling skills. Ability to take initiative, collaborate and lead.  Strong business acumen and ability to see the big picture.  Excellent communication (written/verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills to effectively interface with and influence internal/external contacts.  Project and vendor management skills.  Advanced proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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Compensation Range:

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.