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JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing financial and business-related analyses of the C&I Business Operating Expenses. Will prepare forecasts, analyze business performance, review data and prepare monthly reports and metrics for all the business groups. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul> <li>Prepare, review, and support all aspects of the C&I Business Operating Expense (OPEX) budget, forecast, and monthly results variance analysis; prepare routine and ad hoc reports</li> <li>Perform analysis of operating and financial results against budget and forecast targets for inclusion in management reports; provide explanations with an organizational and industry perspective, translate financial results into meaningful and useful feedback to the business teams</li> <li>Support the development, consolidation, and analysis of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and monthly reporting packages for the C&I business.</li> <li>Prepare monthly and annual management presentations, including updating P&L, and supporting schedules for financial and non-financial data</li> <li>Utilize financial management and reporting systems to upload, retrieve, and validate data</li> <li>Work to continuously improve existing reporting and analysis to drive insight and assist business growth</li> <li>Assist in the effectiveness of business processes, conduct analysis, makes recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements</li> <li>Build effective working relationships across departments by communicating clearly, meeting deadlines, and responding to requests for information</li> <li>Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management</li> </ul> WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul> <li>Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 4 days a week in the office</li> <li>Open office environment</li> <li>Some overtime required as special projects arise</li> </ul> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Advanced Excel skills (xlookup, power pivot, and sumifs functions)</li> </ul> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably with personnel budgeting experience</li> <li>Experience with Hyperion Planning software or comparable products</li> <li>Experience with SAP</li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word</li> <li>Power Query/Other Macro tools experience a plus</li> <li>Forward thinker and self-starter</li> </ul> ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: <ul> <li>Ability to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision showing initiative and self-motivation, yet work well in a team-oriented culture; adapts effectively to new and changing environments</li> <li>Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; handles multiple assignments on a timely basis and completes with a high degree of accuracy</li> <li>Capability to resolve complex finance and accounting issues, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail</li> <li>Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to derive insight and take appropriate action; ability to step away from detail and see the bigger picture</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills as this position requires significant interaction with outside stakeholders; proficient in communicating to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form; able to build positive relationships, influence, and constructive challenge</li> <li>Proficient at thinking with an operational and industry perspective; ability to link performance to external factors</li> </ul> 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. EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) Official description on file with Talent.

Financial Analyst (Houston, TX, US, 77010)