Financial Analyst

NRG Energy • Houston, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

NRG is seeking an FP&A analyst to maintain, consolidate, and analyze reporting for its Market Operations Power Businesses. The analyst partners with team members and the business to develop and analyze monthly financial and reporting packages, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts. The role also supports management decision-making through financial analysis, reporting, presentations, and process improvements.

The position follows a hybrid work schedule, combining remote work from home with four days per week in the office. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline and be proficient with computers, Windows-based software, and Excel. One to two years of relevant experience, including internships, is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency operating computers and Windows-based software, including knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in writing and orally with a wide range of audiences.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in operations, finance, or accounting, including internships.
• Ability to quickly conceptualize and assimilate data to help management make decisions.
• Commitment to quality and strong attention to detail.
• Experience working independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Forward-thinking, self-starting approach; ability to follow directions and go the extra step.
• Experience in the power industry.

Responsibilities

• Create, consolidate, compile, and analyze annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and monthly reporting packages for Market Operations Power.
• Assist with monthly variance analyses of actual results versus budget and latest forecasts, including investigating anomalies.
• Use financial management reporting systems to upload and retrieve data.
• Prepare monthly and annual management presentations, including creating or updating graphs and charts for financial and non-financial data.
• Build relationships with departments across NRG and seek opportunities to improve processes.
• Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize data for financial plans, future requirements, and operating forecasts.
• Improve existing reporting and analysis to generate insight and support business growth; partner with the commercial team to develop reports that clarify financial performance.
• Monitor business-process effectiveness, conduct analyses, make recommendations, and coordinate implementation of system and process improvements.
• Participate in and complete special projects assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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