Financial Planning & Analysis

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

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

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.

About The Position

The Business Performance Associate will assist the Business Performance Specialists in all areas including, the annual budget, monthly reforecasting and accruals. The BPA will be primarily involved in creation and processing of journal entries, compilation of internal management reports, work order processing and internal time reporting system maintenance for the entire department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure accuracy of all accounting related information, as requested, including API, iProcurement and iExpense by providing feedback and resolving questions and issues. Makes additions to, edits, and reviews accounting inputs for accuracy.
• Responsible for the review of the corporate time keeping system for the department to ensure that accounting and service request allocations are correct and up to date. Responsible for notifying time keeping administrator of any errors to be corrected.
• Facilitates and audits the submission of all work order related documentation to ensure documentation is properly completed and the requests are consistent with amounts in the financial and budget systems.
• Researches and resolves budget variances in actual expenditures versus budget for projects and department budgets. Runs reports to verify adjustments that are made or need to be made. May set up budgets and perform next level Business Performance Specialist duties as proficiency in the role is gained.
• Produce and review internal financial and operational reports; respond to ad-hoc report requests and provide statistical analysis for business performance assessment
• Assist department with special projects as assigned including preparation of specialized reports and confidential documents. Assist personnel with all accounting related information as requested; including API, iProcurement and iExpense.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university required. One or more years' relevant professional level experience (e.g., accounting, budget preparation and statistical analysis) preferred.

Qualifications- Business Performance Specialist

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited college or university required. Master's Degree or CPA/CMA/CFA preferred. Five or more years of relevant accounting experience (accounting, budget preparation, and statistical analysis) required without CPA certification. Three or more years of relevant accounting experience (accounting, budget preparation, and statistical analysis) required with CPA certification.

Qualifications- Senior Business Performance Specialist

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited college or university required. Five or more years of relevant accounting experience (accounting, budget preparation, and statistical analysis) required. Master's Degree or CPA/CMA/CFA preferred.

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

Strong working knowledge of MS Excel required. Must be able to create spreadsheets and develop formula calculations. Ability to develop lookup tables, perform graphical analysis, and develop/interpret pivot tables preferred. Working knowledge of Ameren systems including EMPRV, API, Oracle eBusiness and TRIS preferred. Exposure to UIP, Oracle Business Intelligence and Power Plan also preferred. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, solve problems, make decisions and be proactive. The successful candidate must be a strong communicator that shows attention to details and works well in a team environment.

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.