Financial Analyst, Performance Management

About the Role 

The Financial Analyst, Performance Management supports NRG Business through financial forecasting, performance reporting, and business analytics. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations, FP&A, Business Strategy, and other cross‑functional teams to translate financial and operational data into clear insights that support both day‑to‑day execution and strategic decision‑making. The role requires the ability to frame financial analyses into decision‑focused narratives, including evaluating alternative scenarios, quantifying the financial risks, costs, and benefits of each option, and clearly articulating implications and trade‑offs. This role will need to present technical analysis and findings in a manner that is easily understood across the organization. The position is ideal for an analyst with experience in the energy and/or finance industry who is comfortable working with data, building financial models, and presenting findings in a fast‑paced environment. There is an expectation of high visibility and tactful communication of sensitive topics with organizational leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support P&L forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis 

• Analyze business drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities impacting EBITDA 

• Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership and sales teams 

• Track progress toward sales, margin, and operational targets 

• Partner cross‑functionally to align financial results with operational activity 

• Assist with budgeting, reforecasting, and special projects, including M&A or integration‑related analytics as needed 

• Help improve reporting processes, data quality, and analytical tools through continuous improvement efforts 

• Be able to develop new reporting models and enhance legacy models 

• Ad Hoc reporting, analysis, and other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or similar field. 

• 2–4 years of relevant financial, analytical, or related experience 

• Experience with AI and AI tools 

• Strong Excel skillset; experience with Power BI or other analytics tools is a plus 

• Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, concise insights 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous Energy industry experience 

Working Conditions 

• Pittsburgh office-based role, compliant with NRG’s return to workplace policies. 

• Open office environment 

• Overtime as business needs dictate, more often around key forecasting cycles and any special projects 

• Minimal travel expected, and not likely to exceed more than 10%