Senior Financial Analyst

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary Perform and coordinate the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information, including financial reporting, budget creation, and financial analysis. Provide proactive, clear and actionable recommendations and alternatives to management. Document key processes and internal control points for reporting to management. Direct activities of other analysts as appropriate. Essential Responsibilities Perform ongoing tracking, analysis and revisions as required for supported areas of O&M and capital costs. Work with Business Area leaders to provide projections of the impact of deviations on the financial outlook for the remainder of the year. Prepare internal and external reports, and identify and resolve moderate to complex data issues. Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact. Effectively communicate results through concise oral and written communications. Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five year forecasting. Document key processes of supported areas to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions. Prepare rate case information and analysis as required to support submission. Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules. Performs and assists with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum four years experience in general financial accounting or analysis.
Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc. or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications required.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service and relationship building desired.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
Previous budgeting and forecasting experience

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing tracking, analysis and revisions as required for supported areas of O&M and capital costs.
Work with Business Area leaders to provide projections of the impact of deviations on the financial outlook for the remainder of the year.
Prepare internal and external reports, and identify and resolve moderate to complex data issues.
Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.
Effectively communicate results through concise oral and written communications.
Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five year forecasting.
Document key processes of supported areas to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions.
Prepare rate case information and analysis as required to support submission.
Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules.
Performs and assists with special projects as assigned.