Senior Financial Analyst
This role will be responsible for preparing financial and business-related analyses in support of the C&I Business. Will prepare forecasts, analyze business performance, review data and prepare monthly reports and metrics for all the business groups. Will conduct financial and business-related studies and work closely with other departments in the preparation of analyses.
Essential duties / responsibilities include :
- Prepare, review, and coordinate the C&I Business budgets, forecast, and monthly results variance analysis; prepare routine and ad hoc reports
- Work closely with the business team and various stakeholders to determine appropriate modeling assumptions and structuring for budgets, forecasts, and analysis; responsible for ensuring all assumptions and modeling are reasonable and accurate
- Perform analysis of operating and financial results against budget and forecast targets for inclusion in management reports; provide explanations with an organizational and industry perspective, translate financial results into meaningful and useful feedback to the business teams
- Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize data for financial plans, future requirements, operating forecasts, etc.
- Work to continuously improve existing reporting and analysis to drive insight and assist business growth; partner with commercial team to develop reports that provide clarity on financial performance
- Monitor effectiveness of business processes, conducts analysis, makes recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements
- Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management
Working conditions include :
Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 3 days a week in the officeOpen office environmentSome overtime required as special projects ariseMinimum requirements include :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college / university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline from an accredited college or universityThree (3) years of experience (including internships) in operations, finance or accountingAdvanced Excel skills (e.g. xlookup, pivot tables, and sumifs functions, index / match, etc)Preferred qualifications include :
5+ years of finance experience in accounting / FPA within the energy industry or in a shared services modelExperience with Hyperion Planning software or comparable productsExperience SAPProficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordPower Query / Other Macro tools experience a plusAdditional knowledge, skills & abilities include :
Ability to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision showing initiative and self-motivation, yet work well in a team-oriented culture; adapts effectively to new and changing environmentsAble to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; handles multiple assignments on a timely basis and completes with a high degree of accuracyCapability to resolve complex finance and accounting issues, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detailExcels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to derive insight and take appropriate action; ability to step away from detail and see the bigger pictureExcellent interpersonal skills as this position requires significant interaction with outside stakeholders; proficient in communicating to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form; able to build positive relationships, influence, and constructively challengeProficient at thinking with an operational and industry perspective; ability to link performance to external factorsThe base salary range for this position is $107,000-$128,400. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Protected Veteran Status / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.