Senior Planning Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Planning Financial Analyst reports to the Manager of FP&A and is a key member of the NuScale finance team. The position provides financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning initiatives, including business plan preparation, project evaluation, financing, capital-raising activities, and M&A processes. The analyst works with internal and external stakeholders and contributes financial modeling and analysis expertise to the company’s financing strategy and execution. The role is based Monday through Friday in NuScale’s Houston, Texas office at 990 Town & Country Blvd. Occasional business travel may be required. The position also involves mentoring junior finance team members, developing finance processes as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
- At least 6 years of experience as a planning/modeling financial analyst or in a similar role involving detailed Excel-based cash flow modeling and analysis.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent quantitative skills.
- Eligibility to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
- Ability to communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
- Ability to learn new job functions and understand and apply new concepts quickly in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Ability to travel locally and nationally using common forms of transportation.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, operating office equipment, and reaching with hands and arms.
Nice To Haves
- MBA with an emphasis in Finance.
- Professional designation such as CFA charter holder, CAIA, or another designation.
- Experience in the energy or utility field, investment banking, or a similar role.
- VBA proficiency.
- Experience with Oracle EPM.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, including business plans, strategic investment initiatives, investment opportunities, and business cases.
- Coordinate preparation of the Long-Term Business Plan.
- Prepare assumptions and conduct financial analyses to evaluate project economics and structural sensitivities.
- Assist in formulating long-term business objectives, goals, and action plans.
- Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to assess economic and financial impacts.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
- Evaluate capital expenditure planning, financing, and capital-raising strategies.
- Analyze financial performance and key business metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Maintain the financial plan and forecast in Oracle EPM.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assumptions, and inputs for financial analysis and reporting.
- Support M&A activities through financial due diligence, modeling, and valuation analysis.
- Monitor industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may affect financial performance.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the finance team.
- Develop and implement finance processes as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to the corporate safety culture and model safe behavior.
- Understand and implement applicable quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
