Senior Financial Analyst
NRG Energy, Inc.
Houston, TX
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January 26, 2023
NRG Energy, Inc.
Houston, TX
OTHER
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JOB SUMMARY:
This role will be responsible for preparing financial and business-related analyses in support of the Market Operations Business. Will prepare forecasts, analyze business performance, review data and prepare monthly reports and metrics for the power and natural gas groups. Will conduct financial and business-related studies and work closely with other departments in the preparation of analyses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Prepare, review, and coordinate the market operations power and natural gas budgets, forecast, and monthly results variance analysis; prepare routine and ad hoc reports
+ Work closely with the commercial 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
+ Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 3-4 days a week in the office
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ 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 university
+ Three (3) years minimum of experience in operations, finance or accounting
+ As a part of the NRG commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our employees, customers and the community, this role requires weekly COVID-19 testing for employees who are not fully vaccinated
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ 5 years of experience in operations, finance or accounting
+ Experience in power and/or natural gas industries
+ Experience with Hyperion Planning software
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
+ 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 environments
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; handles multiple assignments on a timely basis and completes with a high degree of accuracy
+ Capability to resolve complex finance and accounting issues, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
+ Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to derive insight and take appropriate action; ability to step away from detail and see the bigger picture
+ Excellent 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 challenge
+ Proficient at thinking with an operational and industry perspective; ability to link performance to external factors
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/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.
JOB SUMMARY:
This role will be responsible for preparing financial and business-related analyses in support of the Market Operations Business. Will prepare forecasts, analyze business performance, review data and prepare monthly reports and metrics for the power and natural gas groups. Will conduct financial and business-related studies and work closely with other departments in the preparation of analyses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Prepare, review, and coordinate the market operations power and natural gas budgets, forecast, and monthly results variance analysis; prepare routine and ad hoc reports
+ Work closely with the commercial 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
+ Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 3-4 days a week in the office
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ 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 university
+ Three (3) years minimum of experience in operations, finance or accounting
+ As a part of the NRG commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our employees, customers and the community, this role requires weekly COVID-19 testing for employees who are not fully vaccinated
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ 5 years of experience in operations, finance or accounting
+ Experience in power and/or natural gas industries
+ Experience with Hyperion Planning software
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
+ 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 environments
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; handles multiple assignments on a timely basis and completes with a high degree of accuracy
+ Capability to resolve complex finance and accounting issues, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
+ Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to derive insight and take appropriate action; ability to step away from detail and see the bigger picture
+ Excellent 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 challenge
+ Proficient at thinking with an operational and industry perspective; ability to link performance to external factors
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/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.
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