Kimberly Grainer
Royal Oak,MI
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Strategist
Detroit Edison
Detroit, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Supported Distribution Operations Groups with financial planning and decision support - Substations, Tree Trim, RCO, and EP&R
- Contributed to regulatory rate cases by preparing and validating financial documentation
- Led O&M and Capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight
- Directed annual budget cycles and developed five-year business plans aligned with strategic goals
- Delivered monthly variance analysis to inform operational and financial decisions
- Developed Unit Based/Rate Volume Reporting & Analysis
- Supported SAP/BO implementation for planning and reporting, driving process improvements
Principal Resource Analyst
Detroit Edison
Detroit, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Lead planning and scheduling for Substation operations within Distribution
- Spearheaded migration of Excel-based data into Maximo, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Developed long-range labor forecasts (12 months to 5 years) for strategic resource planning
- Coordinated annual operational plans to meet unit and performance targets
- Conducted monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to forecasts to guide decision-making
- Oversaw capital, O&M planning and reporting as Lead Analyst for Substations
- Delivered data-driven insights to support operational excellence and long-term planning
Senior Financial Analyst
Detroit Edison
Detroit, USA
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Supported Southeast Michigan Gas Operations with financial planning and decision support
- Supported RM&P Managed annual billdown settlement rate calculations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
- Contributed to regulatory rate cases by preparing and validating financial documentation
- Led O&M and Capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight
- Directed annual budget cycles and developed five-year business plans aligned with strategic goals
- Delivered monthly variance analysis to inform operational and financial decisions
Financial Analyst
Detroit Edison
Detroit, USA
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Supported Strategic Business Unit reporting implementation, enhancing financial transparency
- Led development of annual budgets and five-year plans in collaboration with business unit leaders
- Analyzed monthly budget and forecast variances for regulated and non-regulated entities
- Delivered executive financial reports with clear insights for strategic decision-making
- Managed account reconciliations to ensure audit compliance and financial integrity
- Go Live End User on SAP/BW implementation for planning and reporting
Education
MBA - Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04.2002
Timeline
Senior Strategist
Detroit Edison
01.2014 - Current
Principal Resource Analyst
Detroit Edison
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Financial Analyst
Detroit Edison
01.2005 - 01.2011
Financial Analyst
Detroit Edison
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Michigan
MBA - Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management