Financial Analyst

At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Summary: Responsible for financial planning, reporting, forecasting & budget processes to facilitate accurate financial and performance reporting of projects, M&A initiatives, and programs. Provide stewardship over Program Office finances and support other project management and planning activities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and report on Program Office forecast, planning & budget processes
• Ensure project finances meet all accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Interact with Accounting and Financial Planning departments to report on Program Office budgets and financial plans as required for each reporting period as well as during annual strategic planning and budgeting processes
• Interact with business function synergy leads on synergy commitments and gaps in targets, support documenting achieved synergies
• Compile and report on Program Office performance metrics
• Lead and report on benchmarking of Program Office performance
• Provide assistance and leadership of financial governance process to Leadership and Management
• Manage financial projects as assigned
• Help identify process improvements and best practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage and provide oversight of project finances
• Prepare materials, including presentation decks for Board of Director meetings
• Prepare financial cost forecasts and analyses based on input from business owners
• Research and review financial data and understanding cost drivers.
• Consult with program manager and sponsors to strategize, plan and implement needed projects within designated time and budget constraints.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Maintain appropriate status reports, meeting minutes, and follow-up with business partners and technical resources.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Track integration costs, actuals, and forecasts, in conjunction with synergy tracking and reporting.
• Support project and program managers as needed with project planning, documentation, and coordination

Minimum Requirements:

Education: BA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Related Field or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience with finance and reporting

• High proficiency in Excel
• Strong ability and knowledge in using ERP tool (SAP), and financial reporting tools
• Demonstrated analytical ability and time management
• Reconciliation ability is required.
• Works well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions and changing priorities.
• Ability to work with Leadership, Management and Project Managers.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks/workload in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project management or managing projects
• Ability to create MS powerpoint presentations for status and reporting purposes
• Strong verbal and written communication/presentation skills with a focus on customer interaction, customer service, and presentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office environment with Tues/Thurs + 1 in office days per week.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary, especially during critical issue resolution and to achieve program reporting and budgeting milestones.

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

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