Senior Financial Analyst

NRG is seeking an FP&A Senior Financial Analyst to assist in maintaining, consolidating, and analyzing reporting for NRG’s Market Operations Power & Gas Businesses. The candidate will partner with team members and the business to create, consolidate, compile, and analyze monthly financial and reporting packages including annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

• Create, consolidate, compile, and analyze annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and monthly reporting packages for market operation power and natural gas within NRG.
• Assist in preparation of monthly variance analyses of actuals vs. budget and latest forecasts, including investigating anomalies.
• Utilize financial management reporting systems to upload and retrieve data.
• Prepare monthly and annual presentations for Management, including creating and/or updating graphs and charts for both financial and non‑financial data.
• Foster relationships with various departments within NRG while continually seeking opportunities to improve processes.
• Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize data for financial plans, future requirements, operating forecasts, etc.
• Work to continuously improve existing reporting and analysis to drive insight and assist business growth; partner with commercial team to develop reports that provide clarity on financial performance.
• Monitor effectiveness of business processes, conduct analysis, make recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements.
• Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management.

• Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and four days a week in the office.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex financial and accounting issues.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with strong problem‑solving capabilities and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP and SUMIFS functions.

• Five or more years of experience within the energy industry.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Excellent at quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to assist management in making decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and strong attention to detail.
• Experience working both independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Forward thinker and self‑starter who can follow directions but also go the extra step.

• Proficient in handling multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.