Financial Analyst, Performance Analytics - Hybrid: Friday Remote

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a Financial Analyst, Performance Management, to translate financial and operational data into clear insights and decision-focused narratives. The role partners with Sales, Operations, FP&A, and Strategy teams to forecast, report, and analyze performance in a fast-paced energy environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in finance within energy or related industries, excels with data, develops financial models, and communicates findings to leadership with tact in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or similar field.
• 2-4 years of relevant financial, analytical, or related experience.
• Experience with AI and AI tools.
• Strong Excel skillset; Power BI or other analytics tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support P&L forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities impacting EBITDA.
• Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for leadership and sales teams.
• Track progress toward sales, margin, and operational targets.
• Partner cross-functionally to align financial results with operational activity.
• Assist with budgeting, reforecasting, and special projects including M&A analytics.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking a Financial Analyst, Performance Management, to translate financial and operational data into clear insights and decision-focused narratives. The role partners with Sales, Operations, FP&A, and Strategy teams to forecast, report, and analyze performance in a fast-paced energy environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in finance within energy or related industries, excels with data, develops financial models, and communicates findings to leadership with tact in