Financial Analyst

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Job Summary: 

• The position will be responsible for the reporting and analysis for Market Operations operating expenses and will report to Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. Working closely with Market Operations business team and regional FP&A teams, this position will be responsible for monthly and quarterly variance analysis, and coordination and review of annual budget and long-term plans as well as the monthly/quarterly forecasts.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and coordinating all aspects of the Market Operations operating expense budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses; supporting Market Operations business reporting needs and ad hoc requests
• Integrating all labor expenses into reporting packages and analysis
• Coordination of non-labor forecast and budget inputs into Financial Planning and Reporting system
• Participation in the development of the monthly actuals and forecast variance analyses which are used to complete the monthly forecast package
• Preparing routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and special adhoc reports for senior and regional management as requested, serving as liaison between the business and corporate FP&A as necessary

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Travel (minimal)
• Hybrid work environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in finance and/or accounting or comparable business field required.
• 2-3+ years of experience in financial analysis with personnel budgeting experience in middle market or larger organizations strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision, yet work well in collaborative culture
• Ability to resolve complex finance and accounting issues
• High level of motivation and aptitude for problem solving, with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills as this position requires significant interface with outside stakeholders and the senior management team
• Able to work in a demanding environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Financial Management or comparable products is preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• SAP experience a plus
• Power Query/Other Macro tools experience a plus

Why NRG is a great place to work:

• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes
• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission
• Stock Purchase Plan 
• Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.   
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
• 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement
• Generous Flexible FTO plan, where you take the time you need; also includes 11 company holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands

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** No Outside Recruiters or Agencies **

You must reside in the United States to be eligible for this position.

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. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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