PGD Sr. Business Analyst - Renewable Maintenance

Position: PGD Sr. Business Analyst - Renewable Central Maintenance
Requisition :  95924 Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description The Sr. Power Generation Division Business Analyst within Renewable Central Maintenance plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the team’s maintenance financials. This position is responsible for financial forecasting, reconciliations, cost analysis, and dashboard development, ensuring accurate and transparent reporting across the organization. Key responsibilities include performing monthly forecasting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) across labor, materials, and services.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into actionable business decisions. The analyst works cross-functionally with multiple departments to validate assumptions, reconcile costs, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions. The Sr. PGD Business Analyst also develops and delivers clear dashboards and reports that communicate financial performance, supports evaluation of scope changes, protects budgets, and promotes standardization across processes.

Critical Skills & Competencies Financial acumen with a strong operational mindset

Proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, reporting, and operational finance

Analytical rigor and attention to detail

Experience working with operations and finance teams

Ability to challenge assumptions and drive accountability

Clear, concise executive‑level communication

Comfort operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in renewable energy, utilities, industrial maintenance, or similar sectors

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Suite skills

Power BI/Dashboard skills

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Ability to influence in matrixed organizations

Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts

Project Management experience

Join the Next Era Energy Power Generation Team Job Overview This job assists in execution of the Corporate and Next Era Power Generation business processes. With limited guidance, employees in this role are responsible for OandM and capital budget preparation and reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis and reporting. Individuals plan, schedule, communicate, and coordinate the annual budgeting process, the monthly re-forecasts, and month-end close for the site, and ensure that all transactions are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Employees in this position also focus on the continuous improvement of spending, risks and opportunities, and costing methods in accordance with corporate policy and business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control

• Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development

• Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job

• Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning

• Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences

• Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments

• Leads and…