Lead Analyst, Finance

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Analyst, Electric FP&A will lead the coordination and perform financial analyses, reporting, and planning associated with Electric Operations including the execution of CenterPoint Energy’s System Resiliency Plan (SRP). This role ensures alignment between business units, regulatory requirements and financial impact, as well as provides high-qualityinsights and reporting to senior leadership.In addition to performing financial analyses, this position partners closely with Regulatory Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and other subject matter experts to maintain appropriate financial records, aligned with Regulatory requirements.The role also supports project execution and planning by integrating financial reporting and analyses to aid planning and decision making of operations activities associated with the regulatory initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent related experience. Engineering degree will also be considered if accompanied by relevant Finance or Accounting experience.
• 5 years of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.

Nice To Haves

• 8 years or more of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.
• Experience in Utility industry or Regulated business preferred.
• Experience in coordinating and working with various functions in an organization (Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting).

Responsibilities

• Liaison between Operations and broader FP&A team to gather information related to Capital and Operating & Maintenance (O&M) spend both on a monthly basis for monthly forecast and on an annual basis for financial plan. This includes both Electric Operations and relevant corporate functions.
• Collaborate with other FP&A team members to execute planning and forecastingactivities for the company.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Accounting teams to forecast financial impact on earnings, including but not limited to revenue, D&A, indirect taxes.
• Support Electric Operations FP&A Manager in the production of actual and forecasting reports monthly, and as needed.
• Prepare and provide input for accurate and timely financial reports, including information to be reported in Electric Operations and Enterprise-wide monthly financial reports forsenior leadership team to leadership.
• Coordinate with other FP&A team members to produce a timely and accurate production of annual plan, monthly forecasts, and any financial information required for Regulatory filings to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Perform Plan vs. Actuals analysis and ad-hoc reports as needed to assist in operational decisions.
• Work with the leadership team and Operations to improve understanding of financialdrivers to drive successful execution of business initiatives.
• Provide trend analysis and financial insights which influence key business decisions.
• Support FP&A, broader CFO organization and Regulatory organization with any other insights and analysis as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in the depth and quality of financial planning andanalysis.
• Engage with key stakeholders to enable appropriate financial and regulatory oversight, as well as timely communications of any anticipated financial risks.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and Regulatory Accounting teams to ensure accurate bookkeeping of financial impact associated with regulatory mechanisms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees