Senior Financial Analyst

NRG•Houston, NJ

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

NRG is seeking a FP&A senior financial analyst to assist in maintaining, consolidating, and analyzing reporting for NRG’s Market Operations Power & Gas Businesses. The candidate is expected to partner with team members & the business to create, consolidate, compile, and analyze monthly financial and reporting packages including annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college/university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial analysis or related field
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex financial and accounting issues
Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS functions

Nice To Haves

Five (5)+ years of experience within the energy industry
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or CPA designation preferred
Experience working with SAP
Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to assist management in making decisions
Demonstrate commitment to quality and strong attention to detail
Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented environment
Forward thinker and self-starter who can follow directions but will also go the extra step

Responsibilities

Create, consolidate, compile, and analyze annual budgets, monthly forecasts and monthly reporting packages for market operation power and natural gas within NRG
Assist in preparation of monthly variance analyses of actuals vs. budget and latest forecasts, including investigating anomalies
Utilize financial management reporting systems to upload and retrieve data
Prepare monthly & annual presentations for Management including creating and/or updating graphs and charts for both financial and non-financial data
Foster relationships with various departments within NRG while continually seeking opportunities to improve processes
Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize data for financial plans, future requirements, operating forecasts, etc.
Work to continuously improve existing reporting and analysis to drive insight and assist business growth; partner with commercial team to develop reports that provide clarity on financial performance
Monitor effectiveness of business processes, conducts analysis, makes recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements
Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management