Senior Financial Analyst

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JOB SUMMARY: 

NRG is seeking a FP&A senior financial analyst to assist in maintaining, consolidating, and analyzing reporting for NRG’s Market Operations Power & Gas Businesses. The candidate is expected to partner with team members & the business to create, consolidate, compile, and analyze monthly financial and reporting packages including annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create, consolidate, compile, and analyze annual budgets, monthly forecasts and monthly reporting packages for market operation power and natural gas within NRG

· Assist in preparation of monthly variance analyses of actuals vs. budget and latest forecasts, including investigating anomalies

· Utilize financial management reporting systems to upload and retrieve data

· Prepare monthly & annual presentations for Management including creating and/or updating graphs and charts for both financial and non-financial data

· Foster relationships with various departments within NRG while continually seeking opportunities to improve processes

· Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize data for financial plans, future requirements, operating forecasts, etc.

· Work to continuously improve existing reporting and analysis to drive insight and assist business growth; partner with commercial team to develop reports that provide clarity on financial performance

· Monitor effectiveness of business processes, conducts analysis, makes recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements

· Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 4 days a week in the office

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college/university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university

· Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial analysis or related field

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy

· Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex financial and accounting issues

· Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional attention to detail

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS functions

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Five (5)+ years of experience within the energy industry

· Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or CPA designation preferred

· Experience working with SAP

· Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to assist management in making decisions

· Demonstrate commitment to quality and strong attention to detail

· Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented environment

· Forward thinker and self-starter who can follow directions but will also go the extra step

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Proficient in handling multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

· Strong interpersonal skills; Able to communicate to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.

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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.

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