Finance Manager - FP&A

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. More information is available at Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to support the transformation and modernization of our financial planning tools, processes, and data environment. This role will work closely with FP&A, Data & Technology, Accounting, Risk, Procurement, and external vendors to execute system enhancements and process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring experience in finance, financial systems, project coordination, and process optimization to help deliver faster, more accurate, and scalable solutions that improve decisionmaking across the enterprise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the implementation and enhancement of finance systems (planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics) in alignment with FP&A priorities. Translate requirements from business, finance and leadership into functional specifications, partnering with IT and vendors to configure and test system implementations and updates. Manage daytoday project activities including tracking timelines, coordinating stakeholders, preparing documentation, and monitoring progress. Assist in developing and executing change management, training, and communication plans to support user adoption. Maintain process documentation, system controls, and data governance standards. Monitor system performance, gather user feedback, and recommend improvements or issue resolutions. Serve as a key point of contact for FP&A system questions, troubleshooting, and user support. Support continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes in alignment with long-term Finance transformation goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college/university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems or related discipline from an accredited college or university Five (5) years of experience in FP&A, finance systems support, or financial process improvement roles Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality Experience working with planning or reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, One Stream, Anaplan, Oracle, SAP, Workday Adaptive Planning) Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Solid project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders. Strong communication skills and ability to work crossfunctionally. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA) preferred Two (2) years of managerial experience Experience with cloudbased planning platforms and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Familiarity with data integration concepts and enterprise data environments. Analytical mindset with interest in process improvement and automation. Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Energy industry experience is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Professional open office environment. Hybrid schedule with 4 inoffice days. Work location: Houston, TX Travel within the U.S. as required, up to ~10%. 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. EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at Official description on file with Talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr NRG Energy