FP&A Analyst

EDP Renewables • Houston, TX

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst will support the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in the preparation and analysis of financial reports to support the execution of the company’s strategic plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in financial planning & analysis, cost control, accounting or another finance-related field
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical and data-handling skills
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Possess excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of an interdependent team
• Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Experience with big data analytics, relational databases, and cloud computing is desirable (PowerBI, SQL databases, Adaptive Insights or others).
• Experience with SAP or another ERP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly reporting process by analyzing the company´s operational and financial performance and providing detailed explanations for variances to targets
• Monitor and control operating expenses (Opex) producing monthly reports and providing explanations for variances to targets
• Collaborate with Accounting, Asset Management, Settlements and other departments to ensure accurate reporting
• Develop and implement improvements to the reporting processed using databases and data analytics tools
• Identify and implement financial performance improvement opportunities within the company
• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and business plan processes
• Develop financial models, in both excel and cloud-based planning software, to improve forecasting
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the Executive Team and Senior Management
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• attractive benefits

What This Job Offers

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