Finance Director - Project Development (Hybrid - Houston, TX OR Princeton, NJ)

NRG Energy • Houston, TX

246d • Hybrid

About The Position

We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Director to join our Development, Engineering, and Construction team. This position can work out of Houston, TX, Princeton, NJ, or other NRG office locations on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate will manage the evaluation of complex commercial arrangements for power generation and storage solutions designed to support and enhance NRG's industry-leading retail position and will be relied upon to provide recommendations on various critical decisions from project inception through commencement of operation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field.
• Twelve (12) years of professional experience.
• Seven (7) years of management experience.
• Proforma financial modeling and analysis experience.
• Please upload a cover letter with your application.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Energy industry and/or data center experience.
• Knowledge of energy markets (ERCOT, NYISO, NE-ISO, PJM) and energy-intensive C&I sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to evaluate future performance and scenario risk of energy-related development opportunities.
• Work closely with other internal departments and third parties to gather necessary data and ensure that all modeling assumptions and mechanics are reasonable and accurate.
• Evaluate projected cash flow, financial performance, and impacts to key financial metrics under different scenarios.
• Develop presentation materials to support internal approval processes.
• Present findings and recommendations on the planned course of action.
• Provide support for project financing efforts including analysis of financing packages, leading due diligence activities, and supporting closing obligations.
• Interface with financial institutions and credit agencies.
• Support corporate budgeting and forecasting efforts as required.
• Perform industry research and ad-hoc analyses as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees