Financial Analyst

Entergy • New Orleans, LA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

The analyst is responsible for developing comprehensive long-term revenue forecasts and business scenarios for the Utility to assist in establishing financial plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Financial Analyst II: 0 - 2 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, banking or the relevant field.
• Financial Analyst II: 2 - 4 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, banking or the relevant field.
• Financial Analyst III: 3 - 5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, banking or the relevant field.
• Financial Analyst Lead: 5+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, banking or the relevant field.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision or within a team environment.
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.
• Significant knowledge of financial theory and valuation.
• Ability to understand and solve complex financial transactions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple time sensitive projects effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial theory and valuation.

Nice To Haves

• MBA
• CPA, CFA, PE or similar certificates/licenses.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Utility (and individual Operating Company) 5-year and long-term billed and unbilled revenue forecasts, present estimates, and business scenarios to support strategic, financial, and regulatory decisions that align with the Utility’s long-term strategy.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to develop streamlined workflows to manage monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis.
• Provide in-depth rate and revenue analysis to inform new revenue growth strategies, regulatory decisions, and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Analyze rate and revenue drivers to explain forecast variances and trends.
• Perform the monthly weather normalization process and continuously improve and refine the weather normalization models used for financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Communicate and present revenue forecasts and scenarios to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level