Financial Analyst

NRG Energy is seeking an FP&A analyst to support reporting and financial analysis for its Market Operations Power Businesses. The role partners with business teams to prepare and analyze monthly reporting packages, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts.

What you'll do:

• Create, consolidate, compile, and analyze annual budgets, monthly forecasts and monthly reporting packages for market operation power 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 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
• Proficient in handling multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; Able to communicate to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form
• 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 industries a plus

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 4 days a week in the office