Financial Analyst

Nrg; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Houston seeks a talented FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for Market Operations Power Businesses. You will partner with teams to create, consolidate, and analyze monthly and annual financial packages, and present insights to management.

The role requires a bachelor's in Finance/Accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, hybrid environment across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, consolidate, compile, and analyze annual budgets, monthly forecasts and monthly reporting packages for market operation power 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 & annual presentations for Management including graphs and charts for financial and non-financial data.
• Foster relationships with various departments within NRG while 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, conducts analysis, makes recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements.
• Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Financial Analyst (45950)

Requisition ID45950-Posted10/19/2026-Finance-United States-TX-Houston

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, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Job Summary:

NRG is seeking a talented FP&A analyst to assist in maintaining, consolidating, and analyzing reporting for NRG’s Market Operations Power Businesses. The candidate is expected to partner with team members & 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 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 & 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, conducts analysis, makes recommendations, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements
• Participate in and complete special projects as assigned by management

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 4 days a week in the office
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Proficient in the operation of computers and windows-based software and knowledge of Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) to Two (2) years of experience (including internships) in operations, finance or accounting
• Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to assist management in making decisions
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and strong attention to detail
• Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Forward thinker and self-starter who can follow directions but will also go the extra step
• Experience in power industries a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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