Analyst III-Senior

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Analyst III-Senior to support cybersecurity finance, planning and reporting. You will develop long-term forecasts, build financial models, analyze variances, and prepare board materials while partnering with Cross-functional teams across the enterprise.

The role requires a finance or related degree with 4+ years (Analyst III) or 6+ years (Analyst Sr) of experience, strong Excel and Power BI, and excellent communication. Hybrid work in The Woodlands, TX preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field and 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field; or 8+ years in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly summary of actual financial performance against plan and current estimate.
• Own long-term forecast and financial model to inform strategic planning and provide insights to management.
• Exposure to analytic and forecasting methodologies for trend analysis.
• Participation in the creation of monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Lead and contribute to business case development of new strategic initiatives by driving collaboration between groups.
• Provide analytical decision support for new contract negotiations and existing contract renewals.
• Support the month-end close process with variance analysis and forecasting updates.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive annual budgeting process, strategic decisions and initiative prioritization.
• Generate monthly and quarterly performance and forecast reviews, board meeting presentations, and other financial review presentations.
• Prepare insightful analytics for cross functional leadership team.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing reporting processes and key metrics tracking.
• Support long range strategic planning
• Build & create financial models and what-if analysis
• Develop a strong understanding of company operations and financial processes through exposure to various levels of management
• Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis
• Develops complex financial models and analysis using advanced analytical techniques and financial systems
• Provides input and influence on policies and procedures.
• Conceptualizes solutions and develops alternatives to complex problems
• Articulates complex and/or complicated issues with a high level of skill, including listening and influence
• Proven and thorough knowledge of business principles, theories, and concepts
• Delivers highly effective presentations to all levels of the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field

MBA (plus)

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Analyst III-Senior

PS Job Title: Analyst III-Senior

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***The preferred location for this position is The Woodlands, TX; however, Jackson, MS, New Orleans, LA, and Little Rock, AR may be considered***

***This position will be filled as an Analyst III or Analyst Senior depending on the candidates experience and qualifications***

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

At Entergy, We Power Life. We are dedicated to providing safe, affordable and reliable power to our customers and communities. Our work matters. We deliver electricity to 2.9 million utility customers across 4 states. We own and operate power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including about 8,000 megawatts of nuclear power.

Entergy Cybersecurity enables secure, resilient and compliant digital systems through a people first approach that encourages a security outcome mind-set willing to challenge the status-quo, drive compliance through operational excellence, maintain cost efficiency, and conduct ourselves with the highest ethical standards.

A key business partner providing financial support to the senior leadership team within Cybersecurity. The individual will be involved in financial modeling, annual/quarterly planning, monthly results preparation, internal reporting, board materials, and ad-hoc project support along with providing business case support to the business. Have both strong attention to detail and the ability to consider the big picture to drive strategic recommendations. You are highly analytical and a clear, confident communicator.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly summary of actual financial performance against plan and current estimate, including earnings, capital spending and cash flow.
• Own long-term forecast and financial model to inform strategic planning and provide insights to management
• Exposure to analytic and forecasting methodologies for trend analysis
• Participation in the creation of monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Lead and contribute to business case development of new strategic initiatives by driving collaboration between groups
• Provide analytical decision support for new contract negotiations and existing contract renewals
• Support the month-end close process with variance analysis and forecasting updates
• Partner cross-functionally to drive annual budgeting process, strategic decisions and initiative prioritization
• Generate monthly and quarterly performance and forecast reviews, board meeting presentations, and other financial review presentations
• Prepare insightful analytics for cross functional leadership team
• Identify opportunities to improve existing reporting processes and key metrics tracking
• Support long range strategic planning
• Build & create financial models and what-if analysis
• Develop a strong understanding of company operations and financial processes through exposure to various levels of management
• Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis
• Develops complex financial models and analysis using advanced analytical techniques and financial systems
• Provides input and influence on policies and procedures.
• Conceptualizes solutions and develops alternatives to complex problems
• Articulates complex and/or complicated issues with a high level of skill, including listening and influence
• Proven and thorough knowledge of business principles, theories, and concepts
• Delivers highly effective presentations to all levels of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum experience and education required of the position

Analyst III: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field and 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field is required ORin lieu of a degree 8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.

Analyst Sr: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field is required ORin lieu of a degree 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Knowledge of utility industry and familiarity with general and Entergy financial, strategic and accounting processes.
• Firm understanding of accrual accounting practices.
• Superior analytical, critical thinking and quantitative skills.
• Drive for results & high sense of urgency.
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with PowerBI and automation a plus.
• Highly proficient in advanced Excel with strong attention to detail required.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment is required for this role.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and a track record of leveraging data for business impact is a plus.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus

Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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