NRG Energy is focused on creating a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future in the energy sector. They are seeking a talented Financial Analyst to assist in maintaining and analyzing financial reporting for their Market Operations Power & Gas Businesses, focusing on annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
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
Skills
- 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
- Proficient in the operation of computers and windows-based software and knowledge of Excel
- One (1) to Two (2) years of experience (including internships) in operations, finance or accounting
- 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
- Experience in power and/or natural gas industries a plus
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401K
- Flexible spending accounts
Company Overview
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.nrg.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
NRG Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 31 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 25 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.