NRG is seeking an extremely talented FP&A analyst to assist in maintaining, consolidating, and analyzing reporting for NRG's Market Operations Power & Gas Businesses. The candidate is expected to partner with team members & the business to create, consolidate, compile, and analyze monthly financial and reporting packages including annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 3-4 days a week in the office
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- 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.
NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrg.com/home.html