Analyst, Finance

Job Summary

The Analyst, Electric FP&A position will coordinate and perform financial analyses, reporting, and planning associated with departments under Electric Operations. This role ensures alignment between business units and financial impact, as well as providing high‑quality insights and reporting to Electric Operations leadership.

The role also supports project execution and planning by integrating financial reporting and analyses to aid planning and decision making of operations activities.

• Liaison between Operations leaders and broader FP&A team to gather information related to Capital and Operating & Maintenance (O&M) spend on a monthly basis for forecast and on an annual basis for financial plan, including variance explanations.
• Collaborate with other FP&A team members to execute planning and forecasting activities for the company.
• Support Electric Operations FP&A Manager in the production of actual and forecasting models and reports on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and provide input for accurate and timely financial reports, including information to be reported in Electric Operations and Enterprise‑wide monthly financial reports for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with other FP&A team members to produce accurate production of annual plan, monthly forecasts, and any financial information required for regulatory filings to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Perform Plan vs. Actual analysis and ad‑hoc reports as needed to assist in operational decisions.
• Work with the leadership team and Operations to improve understanding of financial drivers to drive successful execution of business initiatives.
• Provide trend analysis and financial insights which influence key business decisions.
• Support FP&A, broader CFO organization, and Regulatory organization with any other insights and analysis as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent related experience. Engineering degree will also be considered if accompanied by relevant finance or accounting experience.

2-3 years or more of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.

Experience in utility industry or regulated business preferred.

Experience in coordinating and working with various functions in an organization (Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting).

• 1-3 years of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It’s an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we’ll create a better tomorrow together.

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on‑site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting

Start Date:

07/09/2026

Posting End Date: 07/15/2026

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