Section Manager, Cost Management and Performance

The Operations Performance & Section Manager oversees Planning personnel and leads the coordination and evaluation of capital, operating, maintenance, and human resource budgets for electric and gas operating organizations. This role ensures that all operating organizations receive timely, accurate business and financial data to support informed analysis and decision-making. It includes monitoring operational performance through financial outcomes, productivity metrics, and process improvements. The manager provides strategic oversight in analyzing and reporting variances that impact both operational and financial results, offering recommendations to mitigate risks and improve performance. The role also plays a key part in regulatory processesparticularly rate case filingsand advises on system enhancements involving budgeting and work management interfaces. Additionally, it supports the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to boost operational efficiency and improve access to vital information. Core Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and controls the Operations Performance & Support Planning Staff in their work activities including scheduling, performance assessments, and analytical resolution of cost deviations
• Lead the development of the annual budget and five-year forecast for all operating organizations, with detailed focus on operating and capital expenditures.
• Establish and maintain a financial forecasting and monitoring system, including monthly variance analysis and reporting for leadership and operational teams.
• Coordinate monthly tracking, reporting, and planning activities to support cost control and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present budget and capital data for electric and gas operations, including cost of service exhibits for rate case filings and regulatory testimony.
• Supervise staff and provide direction in the preparation of regulatory filings & audits, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Conduct and oversee special regulatory studies, analyzing cost elements and capital impacts, and responding to inquiries.
• Provide financial input on new systems and interfaces that affect budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Develop and disseminate business analytics to enhance operational performance and productivity.
• Analyze operational performance and productivity systems to identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining safety and reliability.
• Manage and support staff development, including work assignments, training, performance management, and participation in labor negotiations and emergency operations.
• Contribute to policy development and emergency planning, lead special studies, and support storm response and emergency management activities.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years Relevant financial experience with extensive knowledge of regulatory accounting or finance, budgetary concepts and processes. or
• Master's Degree and 6 years Relevant financial experience with extensive knowledge of regulatory accounting or finance, budgetary concepts and processes.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance
• Master's Degree Accounting or Finance

Relevant Work Experience

• Coordinate monthly tracking, reporting, and planning activities to support cost control and operational efficiency, required.
• Prepare and present budget and capital data for electric and gas operations, including cost of service exhibits for rate case filings and regulatory testimony, required.
• Supervise staff and provide direction in the preparation of regulatory filings & audits, supporting schedules, and related documentation, required.
• Conduct and oversee special regulatory studies, analyzing cost elements and capital impacts, and responding to inquiries, required.
• Provide financial input on new systems and interfaces that affect budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, required.
• Develop and disseminate business analytics to enhance operational performance and productivity, required.
• Analyze operational performance and productivity systems to identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining safety and reliability, required.
• Manage and support staff development, including work assignments, training, performance management, and participation in labor negotiations and emergency operations, required.
• Contribute to policy development and emergency planning, lead special studies, and support storm response and emergency management activities, required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within O&R and CECONY service territory, as needed.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.