Financial Analyst

Job Summary NRG is seeking an extremely talented FP&A 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, conduct analysis, make 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. Proficient in the operation of computers and Windows-based software and knowledge of Excel. Preferred Qualifications One (1) to Two (2) years of experience (including internships) in operations, finance or accounting. 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. Experience in power and/or natural gas industries a plus. 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. Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $83,400. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr