Manager Budgets

Job Purpose Madison Gas and Electric is seeking a Manager Budgets to lead the development, management, and oversight of the company’s annual operating and capital budgets. This role provides financial leadership, strategic analysis, and process guidance to support sound business decisions, regulatory filings, and long-range planning. The Manager Budgets will collaborate with leaders across the organization, develop and support a high-performing team, and help strengthen financial planning practices in a dynamic utility environment.

Core Responsibilities Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing

• Supervise and develop staff, fostering accountability, professional growth, and high performance.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to department leaders on budget processes and tools.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and processes.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews with department leaders and executive leadership.
• Support rate case filings with accurate financial data and analysis.
• Collaborate with departments to build detailed forecasts and long-range planning models.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and manage the utility’s annual operating and capital budgets.

Behavioral Competencies Note: These are in addition to MGE’s Core Competencies

• Develops Talent – Builds capability and supports career growth of team members.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies and drives efficient, effective processes.
• Plans and Aligns – Sets objectives and aligns resources to achieve goals.
• Directs Work – Provides clear direction and accountability for outcomes.
• Financial Acumen – Interprets and applies financial insights to drive performance.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and rate case processes in a utility environment.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and present financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools (Oracle EPM, ERP, BI software).
• Advanced knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or related) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, or accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in the utility or regulated energy industry strongly preferred.

Work Location

• This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen. We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.