Senior Financial Analyst

Job TitleResponsible for complex financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities; provides periodic reports to management and makes recommendations about financial implications of proposed activities; may be responsible for one or more of the following: financial valuation of capital allocation alternatives such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital distributions, debt issuance, refinancing or repayments. Also, responsible for developing cost of capital estimations, as well as the development and improvement of financial tools required to perform appropriate financial analysis.May also lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of financial professionals to ensure financial projects are conducted credibly and that recommendations and reports are accurate and timely. This position typically reports to the Director.Job ResponsibilitiesComprehensive knowledge of financial analysis and asset valuation related to mergers, acquisitions, and development of new investments.Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience in one or more of the following: financial analysis, economic forecasting/modeling, and strong foundations of finance theoryHighly skilled professional with wide-ranging technical experience to resolve complex issuesMay accomplish work through others and may manage a specific processes related to the financial analysis effortsMakes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.Individual will work independently with limited oversight, receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.Works on complex issues and projects.Uses discretion and independent judgment requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors; independently selects methods, techniques, and analytical approach and evaluation criteria.Determines methods and procedures for new assignments.Serves as project/technical lead on medium to large projects; regularly coordinates work of professionals and others outside of department.May also be responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.4 - 6 years previous related experienceCritical thinking, financial and data analysis skills with a highly proficiency in MS ExcelAdditional Calpine Information:Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.