Financial Analyst (contract)

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Capital Analyst to join our Project Intake team.

You will evaluate software-related capital projects to ensure policy compliance and proper financial classification of project activities, reviewing and routing intake requests through PIT, CAA, and supporting teams. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity with standard working hours, offering a clear path to permanent placement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project support, intake coordination, PMO support, or IT governance.
• Strong financial and compliance awareness, especially Capital vs. O&M classification.
• Experience with IT governance and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to document processes and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Familiarity with JIRA and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process software-related capital project intake requests for completeness and policy compliance.
• Validate financial classifications, distinguishing Capital vs. O&M expenditures per policy.
• Coordinate timely routing of intake requests through PIT, CAA, and supporting teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation within JIRA and SharePoint.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, finance, and governance stakeholders to resolve intake issues.
• Monitor intake workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support reporting and tracking activities related to project intake status and compliance metrics.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing by documenting processes and best practices.

Skills

Intake coordination

Capital vs. O&M

JIRA

SharePoint

Stakeholder comms

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Capital Analyst to join our Project Intake team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for evaluating software-related capital projects to ensure compliance with internal capitalization policies and support accurate financial classification of project activities. On a day-to-day basis, you will review, validate, and coordinate project intake requests—ensuring completeness, policy compliance, and timely routing through PIT, CAA, and supporting teams. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity with standard working hours, offering a clear path to permanent placement for the right candidate.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Capital Analyst to join our Project Intake team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for evaluating software-related capital projects to ensure compliance with internal capitalization policies and support accurate financial classification of project activities. On a day-to-day basis, you will review, validate, and coordinate project intake requests—ensuring completeness, policy compliance, and timely routing through PIT, CAA, and supporting teams. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity with standard working hours, offering a clear path to permanent placement for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process software-related capital project intake requests for completeness and policy compliance
• Validate financial classifications, distinguishing between Capital and O&M expenditures in accordance with internal capitalization policies
• Coordinate timely routing of intake requests through PIT, CAA, and relevant supporting teams
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation within JIRA and SharePoint
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, finance teams, and governance stakeholders to resolve intake issues
• Monitor intake workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Support reporting and tracking activities related to project intake status and compliance metrics
• Contribute to a knowledge-sharing, team-oriented culture by documenting processes and best practices

Skills

• Project intake coordination experience with software and/or hardware IT projects
• Strong financial and compliance awareness, particularly in Capital vs. O&M classification
• Proficiency with JIRA and SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with high attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

Experience

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in project support, intake coordination, PMO support, IT governance, finance operations, or business analysis
• Experience working in environments requiring strict process adherence, data accuracy, and cross-functional coordination
• Background in IT project environments with exposure to financial tracking and intake or governance functions highly preferred

The closing date for applications for this job posting is 12/3/2026.

Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail : [e-mail]

Pay Rate Range

33.23 - 44.31 USD hourly