Full-Time
Lead Financial Analyst
Posted on 7/9/2026
Duke Energy
10,001+ employees
Electricity and natural gas utility provider
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Clover, SC, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role; requires reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility in York, South Carolina.
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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics or Other Related Degree
- 5 years related work experience
- 5+ years (8+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
- Demonstrate leadership as a consultant or subject matter expert for technical/functional/strategic issues, provide guidance and assistance for questions and problems related to financial business management.
- Build financial acumen across customer group supported.
- Achieve financial performance targets by providing financial, accounting, and business management analytical insight to executives and senior leaders. Includes budgeting, reporting and projection activities.
- Direct workplan and effective project completion among other employees on the team through effective leadership and influence skills.
- Ensure peers have appropriate training to perform tasks.
- Lead various special projects/initiatives and financial studies.
- Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls.
- Review and/or approve accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections.
- CPA
- Masters' degree in Accounting or MBA
- Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
- Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tool (Business Objects)
- Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Masters in Accounting or MBA
- CPA, CIA, CFA or CMA is strongly encouraged for achieving the Lead Analyst level or higher position
Duke Energy provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States by generating, transmitting, and distributing energy. It uses a mix of traditional sources like coal and nuclear and growing wind and solar projects, supported by grid infrastructure and technologies such as drones to keep operations safe and efficient. Customers are billed for their energy use, with rates set by government regulators and programs to help manage bills and improve energy efficiency. Its goal is to deliver dependable, cleaner energy while expanding renewable capacity and serving communities through diverse, inclusive practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1904
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI data centers drive electricity demand 10x faster, enabling Duke to capture 15 GW pipeline demand.
- Goldman Sachs added Duke to its US Conviction Buy List with a $132 price target.
- Robinson Nuclear Plant received a 20-year license renewal in April 2026, extending operations through 2050.
What critics are saying
- NC commissioners may reject $60B rate base expansion for gas build, forcing equity-funded capex and crushing ROE.
- If AI demand slows, take-or-pay contract failures could leave $10B+ in underutilized gas and battery capacity.
- DOE loan denial for $103B capex could drop ROE to 8–9% and increase equity funding, diluting shareholders.
What makes Duke Energy unique
- Duke Energy launched AI-powered Bill Insights in its Carolinas app for plain-language bill breakdowns.
- The company signed 7.6 GW of data center power agreements as of Q1 2026.
- Duke secured a $61.8M DOE grant in 2026 for coal plant upgrades to support grid reliability.
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↑ 4%V Square Quantitative Management has purchased a new stake of 5,753 shares in Duke Energy Corporation, valued at approximately $674,000, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment was made during the fourth quarter. Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, serving millions of customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The purchase represents institutional confidence in the utility provider's financial stability and growth potential. Other large investors have also recently adjusted their holdings in Duke Energy, with mixed activity across the institutional investor landscape. The investment signals continued confidence in the utility sector despite broader market volatility.
Duke Energy has received approval from South Carolina's Public Service Commission to build a 1,365 MW natural gas plant in Anderson County, whilst completing the $2.48 billion sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas distribution business to Spire. The moves represent a strategic shift, exiting non-core distribution markets whilst investing in regulated generation under South Carolina's Energy Security Act. The sale proceeds will support Duke's $103 billion five-year regulated capital plan, which now includes the Anderson County plant. The company's narrative projects $36.7 billion revenue and $6.2 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 4.9% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks around regulatory pushback on cost recovery and the balance between heavy capital requirements and an already stretched balance sheet.
Duke Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 by 0.6% and declining 9.6% year over year. However, shares have risen 3.9% in the month since the earnings report. Total operating revenues reached $7.94 billion, beating estimates by 3.9% and increasing 7.9% from the prior year. Full-year 2025 adjusted earnings were $6.31 per share, up from $5.90 in 2024. Operating expenses rose 11% year over year to $5.83 billion, driven by higher costs for natural gas, operations and maintenance. Electric sales volume increased 2.3% whilst the average customer count grew 1.5%. The Electric Utilities & Infrastructure segment reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 billion, down from $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Duke Energy shares fell 1.1% to $131.01 after the utility announced a private offering of $1 billion in convertible bonds due 2029. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company plans to use proceeds to repay part of its $1.725 billion in 4.125% convertible bonds maturing in April 2026, along with general corporate purposes. Duke Energy has a market capitalisation of approximately $102 billion. Last month, the company increased its five-year capital expenditure plan to $103 billion to address rising power demand from data centres.
Duke Energy Corporation, America's largest regulated electric utility serving 8.9 million electric customers across six states, presents a steady income-focused investment case built on regulated returns and dividend reliability, according to an analysis by Serhio MaxDividends. The company pays a $4.26 annual dividend yielding 3.53%, backed by 20 consecutive years of increases. Third-quarter 2025 revenues reached $8.54 billion, up roughly 4.8% year-over-year, with GAAP earnings per share of $1.81 beating expectations. Duke is positioned to benefit from accelerating demand growth of 3–4% through the decade, driven by data centres and manufacturing expansion. The company has announced a $16 billion five-year capital expenditure plan and recently sold a $6 billion stake in Duke Energy Florida to Brookfield to strengthen its balance sheet.