Senior Manager, Finance

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77010

Job Summary

NRG Energy seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Finance to join our Development, Engineering, and Construction team. This hybrid role can be based in Houston, TX, Princeton, NJ, or other NRG office locations. The ideal candidate will manage the evaluation of complex commercial arrangements for power generation and storage solutions that support emerging large‑load retail business opportunities. These evaluations will underpin recommendations on critical decisions affecting NRG’s industry‑leading wholesale supply portfolio from project inception through commencement of operation. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to evaluate future performance and scenario risk of energy‑related development opportunities.
• Work closely with other internal departments and third parties to gather necessary data and ensure that all modeling assumptions and mechanics are reasonable and accurate.
• Evaluate projected cash flow, financial performance, and impacts to key financial metrics under different scenarios.
• Develop presentation materials to support internal approval processes.
• Present findings and recommendations on planned courses of action.
• Provide support for project financing efforts including analysis of financing packages, leading due diligence activities, and supporting closing obligations.
• Interface with financial institutions and credit agencies.
• Support corporate budgeting and forecasting efforts as required.
• Perform industry research and ad‑hoc analyses as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience.
• Three (3) years of management experience.
• Proforma financial modeling and analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Energy industry and/or data center experience.
• Knowledge of energy markets (ERCOT, NYISO, NE‑ISO, PJM) and energy‑intensive C&I sectors.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of business finance, accounting, tax, and economic concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Expert in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with employee personnel, NRG, and customer information.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals both internal and external.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• This position will require off‑schedule hours when the need arises.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.

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.