The Senior Analyst will own the financial reporting cycle end-to-end for an assigned portfolio of assets, serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, and collaborate with project finance, execution, and treasury to drive financial performance and transparency. This is a high-visibility role with frequent engagement with senior leadership.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
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Lead monthly EBITDA and cash forecasting, annual budget development, and long-range financial planning for assigned assets
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Identify financial risks and opportunities; partner with project finance and execution to surface and quantify key drivers
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Prepare and maintain financial models supporting portfolio performance tracking and scenario analysis
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Ensure all variances exceeding materiality thresholds are accompanied by complete driver narrative including one-time vs. recurring characterization and forward-looking outlook
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Prepare and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries from external and internal partners, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation
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Support strategic initiatives as required
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Assist with portfolio-level initiatives and cross-functional workstreams across finance, legal, treasury, and development
Core Competencies:
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Investor-quality communication: Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, precise narratives for external audiences
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Analytical rigor: Comfortable working across large datasets and multiple models under tight deadlines with high accuracy
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Stakeholder influence: Effective at building alignment across teams and without direct authority
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Proactive ownership: Takes initiative on deliverables, anticipates stakeholder needs, and escalates risks through the right channels
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Composure under pressure: Demonstrates sound judgment and steady execution in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
QUALIFICATIONS
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3+ years of experience in FP&A, project finance, or a related financial analysis role
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Strong financial modeling skills in Excel; experience with SAP, BPC, Anaplan, or comparable planning tools
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Solid grounding in GAAP across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
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Experience in the energy, infrastructure, or real assets sector preferred
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Familiarity with project finance structures, joint ventures, or bond/lender reporting a strong plus
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Fluent in English (required)
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
