Manager, Forecasting

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Position Description

Directs and administers overall forecasting activities, oversees the development and implementation of long-range utility sales, customer and margin forecasts. Provides support to consumer education programs and contract negotiations activities with forecast data and other technical expertise. Provides monthly and periodic variance analysis and reporting for use in close processes, board due diligence and executive SOX compliance. Assists with the process of developing integrated resource plans and future integrated system plans with other company departments for provision to regulators and other governmental officials and customer constituencies. Monitors and synthesizes changes occurring in the utility industry and traditional regulatory paradigm into forecast modeling that accurately reflects the company's ability to achieve financial objectives. Maintains a working environment that stimulates the performance and professional development of subordinates.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Directs or supports all activities relating to long-range customer, sales and margin forecasts.
• Manage the timeliness and accuracy of the Company's gas and electric customers, sales and load forecasts. Integrates the forecasts with the corporate planning process. Updates forecasts and analyses as required during the year by the rate-making, corporate planning and finance processes.
• Work with other business unit leaders to develop regulatory strategies and work plans.
• Administer and coordinates forecasts for use in annual business plans, IRPs and future ISPs.
• Directs studies regarding forecast inputs for use in rate analyses, system planning and business planning.
• Assists with the development of special contract pricing analysis and other rate related studies beneficial to UniSource and its affiliates.
• Develops strategy and materials, in conjunction with other departments, used in educating customers about weather impacts on usage and bills. Assists other areas of the Company in understanding weather and usage issues.
• Develops testimony and exhibits to support weather, billing determinant adjustments and load research performed for regulatory applications. May appear as an expert witness on behalf of the company. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies.
• Works with other departments to assure development of proper recovery mechanisms.
• Promotes the professional development of subordinates through leadership and educational opportunities.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Management Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company's management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
• Ensure that the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively.
• Comply with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when applicable.
• Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel. Participates in hiring, termination, promoting, assignment and direction of staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards, company policies, practices and ethical obligations to investigate, evaluate and recommend appropriate resolution to employee complaints.
• Promotes and participates in the professional development, personal growth and career planning of staff. Motivate, recognize and reward, coach, counsel, train; provide feedback to employees during performance reviews. Participates in Leadership Development programs.
• Addresses disciplinary and/or performance issues, according to company policy, and communicates effectively with employees regarding corrective action. Has input into the adjustment of grievances and administration of discipline.

• Plans day-to-day operations, estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work. Evaluate the structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, economics or related field of study.
• Prior supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to work both independently, and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight to ten years of relevant forecasting, budgeting, or financial experience, including three or more years of experience in forecasting sales, customers and/or margin for a regulated public utility.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
  

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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