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 NRGs 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:

Bachelors 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 applicants experience or skills.

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