Analyst, Home Services FP&A

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Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for managing financial forecasts and preparing financial and business-related analyses in support of the Home Services business unit. Will prepare P&L and cash flow forecasts, analyze business performance, review data and prepare monthly reports and metrics. Will conduct financial and business-related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain monthly forecast and annual budget financial models including detailed profit and loss, cash flows, and balance sheets.
• Work closely with the Business Segment teams to determine appropriate and accurate modeling assumptions and structuring.
• Understand, analyze, and report on actuals with monthly variance analyses.
• Perform analysis to determine present & forecast future financial performance, returns, and cash impacts.
• Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, future requirements, operating forecasts, etc.
• Assist in the development of standardized reporting of key performance indicators that will be reported in monthly scorecards and dashboards.
• Interact with other departments, and external and internal auditors to research and resolve items on a timely basis.
• Research technical issues as needed related to primary job responsibilities.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
• Monitor effectiveness of business processes, conduct analysis, make recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements resulting in timely and correct completion of issues.
• Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of independence, effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 3-4 days a week in the office.
• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Minimal travel required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with concentration in finance and/or accounting or comparable business field.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis within the energy industry or in a shared services model.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Displays strong sense of ownership, ethics, and drive.
• Works independently and displays initiative, organization, and self-motivation. Must be a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, yet works well in a team-oriented culture.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quickly conceptualizes and assimilates data to make decisions and take appropriate action.
• Communicates purposefully to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.
• Displays a high level of motivation and aptitude for problem solving, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excels in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, and manages multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Hyperion Planning or similar product.

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/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Human Resources.

Nearest Major Market: Houston