NRG is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to deliver comprehensive financial, operational, and business analysis to support company-wide cash flow management. In this role, you will lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports and provide research to inform strategic decisions.
What You'll Do
- Support the preparation and review of Business Unit monthly reporting by collecting financial data and performing performance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Extract and analyze data from financial planning and reporting systems and other management reporting tools
- Perform variance and trend analysis, including year-over-year comparisons
- Maintain, update, and enhance monthly financial models to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Assist in the preparation and review of key cash flow components, including AR/AP, capital expenditures, interest, and working capital
- Analyze cash flow results relative to budget, forecast, and historical performance
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for executive leadership
- Support quarterly earnings processes, including preparation of earnings call data and presentation materials
- Assist in the development of Board-level presentations, including quarterly overviews and Capital Allocation materials
- Contribute to preparation of materials for Ratings Agency meetings and other external stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial analysis or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative team
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex financial and accounting issues
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Experience with Hyperion or comparable financial planning and reporting systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP and SUMIFS functions
Nice to Have
- Five (5)+ years of experience within the energy industry
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or CPA designation
- Experience working with SAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
- Experience with Power Query or other automation/macro tools strongly preferred
Technical Stack
- Hyperion or comparable financial planning and reporting systems
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Power Query or other automation/macro tools
Team & Environment
You will support the Cash Flow leadership team to provide strategic and financial analysis to executive leadership, including the CFO, SVP of FP&A, and senior management, reporting directly to that team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $106,700 - $132,900
- Medical, vision, dental coverage
- 401K plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual bonus
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability.
