Business Analyst I, Power Generation

Requisition ID: 98244 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking a Business Analyst I to join our Finance & Business Analytics team. In this role, you will develop budget models and conduct complex operational analyses with large data sets, delivering insights that support informed decision-making across Power Generation. What You'll Do Analyze business operations and prepare presentations that provide operational and technical support Develop detailed budget models and present findings to stakeholders and executives Help design and refine processes to drive continuous business improvement Perform other job-related duties as assigned What You'll Bring Analytical expertise: Data, financial, and statistical analysis skills to turn raw data into actionable insights Technical proficiency: Strong Excel and business intelligence skills for modeling, reporting, dashboards, and automation. Familiarity with SAP and willingness to learn new tools Performance focus: Experience defining and tracking KPIs and business metrics to measure progress toward goals Process and project management: Ability to manage work across teams, mitigate risks, and apply continuous improvement methods to streamline workflows Innovation mindset: A technology-first approach to finding digital solutions that improve efficiency Sound judgment: Critical thinking and decision-making grounded in informed analysis Communication and collaboration: Ability to present information clearly and persuasively and work constructively with diverse teams and executive leadership Adaptability and initiative: Comfort with change, openness to others' perspectives, and a bias for actionJob OverviewThis job assists in the execution of the Corporate and NextEra Power Generation business processes. With limited guidance, employees in this role are responsible for O & M and capital budget preparation and reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis and reporting. Individuals plan, schedule, communicate, and coordinate the annual budgeting process, the monthly re-forecasts, and month-end close for the site, and ensure that all transactions are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Employees in this position also focus on the continuous improvement of spending, risks and opportunities, and costing methods in accordance with corporate policy and business objectives. Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerforms all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory controlProvides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy developmentSupports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead costs per jobProvides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planningPrepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiencesCommunicates and explains operational performance through P & LCollaborates effectively with colleagues from all departmentsLeads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principlesManages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknessesExtracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisionsDevelops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunitiesPerforms other job-related duties as assigned Required QualificationsBachelor's or Equivalent ExperienceExperience: 3+ years Preferred QualificationsNoneNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Finance, Accounting & Business AnalyticsOrganization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided: NoNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. 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