Financial Analyst

NRG Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis. This vital role will contribute to the organization's financial performance and decision-making. Responsibilities include conducting financial analysis, preparing reports, and developing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial principles and advanced Excel skills. Join a dynamic work environment that values collaboration and innovation, where your expertise will help shape a smarter, cleaner future for customers and communities. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in financial analysis within the retail energy industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, budgeting, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Prepare financial reports and monitor performance against budgets.
• Develop and improve financial projections and forecasts.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Visualization

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting

Professional designation (CPA, CMA, CA, CGA, CFA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (Oracle HFM, SAP)

PowerBI

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn, and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Job Summary

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions for Direct Energy’s regulated and competitive businesses. Your expertise and strategic insights will directly contribute to driving financial performance and decision-making within the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions
• Prepare and present financial reports and variance analysis
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities
• Analyze the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts
• Ad-hoc business performance reporting
• Process mapping and documentation to standardize planning and performance tasks
• Data mining and data visualization of financial results

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent
• Professional designation (CPA, CMA, CA, CGA, CFA) is desirable but not a must.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis & planning, within the retail energy industry or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles (GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting), budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling techniques.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP systems (Oracle HFM, SAP, etc).
• Experience developing insightful PowerBI dashboards strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, critical/analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data, analyze trends, and provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing financial best practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships, influence and constructively challenge with various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in retail energy industry
• Broad overall accounting experience: cash flow, internal controls, accounting policies and procedures, tax and regulatory requirements

Physical Requirements

• Office Environment

NRG Energy is committed to providing broad access to employment opportunities for diverse job seekers, and to ensuring our workforce represents the diverse communities we serve. We abide by human rights legislation and accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

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DEML employs individuals in the Provinces of Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. We regret that we will be unable to hire you for this role if your regular remote work location is not within one of these listed provinces. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any questions.