Senior Business Analyst: Construction Budget & SAP

Search by Keyword Search by Location Search by Postal Code Search by Location Search by Postal Code Distance 2 mi 5 mi 10 mi 30 mi 50 mi Search by Postal Code Search by Location Show More Options Loading... Union Name All Select How Often (in Days) To Receive An Alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Sr Business Analyst Apply now » Date: Jul 13, 2026 Location: Houston, TX, US, 77034 Company: CenterPoint Energy CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary Provides construction budget and business support services, financial and analytic services, work order and invoice management, and manpower forecasting services to the Transmission Operations division manager and staff. Essential Functions Gather requirements, create Use Cases and Technical Documents, Review Business & Testing requirements, document detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts and handle Changes. Research, compile, coordinate, review, document, organize, verify data and, conduct independent complex analysis, and identify inconsistencies. Develop Use Cases, Storyboards, Activity Diagrams, Business Process workflows and Flowchart diagrams. Develop procedures, templates, dashboards and software applications to enhance the existing work processes. Develop and maintain technical data in spreadsheets and databases. Provide analysis and reporting for maintaining the annual construction budget and track and report monthly variances associated with ongoing construction projects. Track material consumption and invoices on a monthly basis for all ongoing projects. Prepare monthly & quarterly accruals and year-end budget true-ups for all ongoing projects. Participate in monthly meetings to report on monthly project variances and suggest scenarios for rebalancing budget funding. Assist project team members in verifying invoices submitted by vendors contain the correct information for billing and provide monthly earned value updates. Assist team members with documenting and updating project estimates and monthly cost reports. Provide support for completion of change proposals, purchasing requisitions, bid package preparations, etc. Keep management informed on project status by preparing reports, making presentations, interpreting information, and making recommendations as required. Other duties as determined by Manager to support division goals and objectives. Education Description Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, or business administration. Experience Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience with financial enterprise systems, financial analysis or business analytics in a corporate or electric utility environment. Experience with SAP (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects) or other enterprise database software. Excellent knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project) with specific experience in developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. What We Bring To You Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Transit subsidies Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 07/13/2026 Posting End Date: 07/16/2026 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Nearest Major Market: Houston Apply now » Find Similar Jobs: Corporate/Professional CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Essential Functions Gather requirements, create Use Cases and Technical Documents, Review Business & Testing requirements, document detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts and handle Changes. Research, compile, coordinate, review, document, organize, verify data and, conduct independent complex analysis, and identify inconsistencies. Develop Use Cases, Storyboards, Activity Diagrams, Business Process workflows and Flowchart diagrams. Develop procedures, templates, dashboards and software applications to enhance the existing work processes. Develop and maintain technical data in spreadsheets and databases. Provide analysis and reporting for maintaining the annual construction budget and track and report monthly variances associated with ongoing construction projects. Track material consumption and invoices on a monthly basis for all ongoing projects. Prepare monthly & quarterly accruals and year-end budget true-ups for all ongoing projects. Participate in monthly meetings to report on monthly project variances and suggest scenarios for rebalancing budget funding. Assist project team members in verifying invoices submitted by vendors contain the correct information for billing and provide monthly earned value updates. Assist team members with documenting and updating project estimates and monthly cost reports. Provide support for completion of change proposals, purchasing requisitions, bid package preparations, etc. Keep management informed on project status by preparing reports, making presentations, interpreting information, and making recommendations as required. Other duties as determined by Manager to support division goals and objectives. Education Description Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, or business administration. Experience Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience with financial enterprise systems, financial analysis or business analytics in a corporate or electric utility environment. Experience with SAP (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects) or other enterprise database software. Excellent knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project) with specific experience in developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. What We Bring To You Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Transit subsidies Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 07/13/2026 Posting End Date: 07/16/2026 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Nearest Major Market: Houston CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Essential Functions Gather requirements, create Use Cases and Technical Documents, Review Business & Testing requirements, document detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts and handle Changes. Research, compile, coordinate, review, document, organize, verify data and, conduct independent complex analysis, and identify inconsistencies. Develop Use Cases, Storyboards, Activity Diagrams, Business Process workflows and Flowchart diagrams. Develop procedures, templates, dashboards and software applications to enhance the existing work processes. Develop and maintain technical data in spreadsheets and databases. Provide analysis and reporting for maintaining the annual construction budget and track and report monthly variances associated with ongoing construction projects. Track material consumption and invoices on a monthly basis for all ongoing projects. Prepare monthly & quarterly accruals and year-end budget true-ups for all ongoing projects. Participate in monthly meetings to report on monthly project variances and suggest scenarios for rebalancing budget funding. Assist project team members in verifying invoices submitted by vendors contain the correct information for billing and provide monthly earned value updates. Assist team members with documenting and updating project estimates and monthly cost reports. Provide support for completion of change proposals, purchasing requisitions, bid package preparations, etc. Keep management informed on project status by preparing reports, making presentations, interpreting information, and making recommendations as required. Other duties as determined by Manager to support division goals and objectives. Education Description Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, or business administration. Experience Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience with financial enterprise systems, financial analysis or business analytics in a corporate or electric utility environment. Experience with SAP (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects) or other enterprise database software. Excellent knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project) with specific experience in developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and databases We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. What We Bring To You Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Transit subsidies Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 07/13/2026 Posting End Date: 07/16/2026 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center Gas