Financial Analyst

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

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