Financial Analyst, Performance & Analytics (Hybrid - Houston)

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Houston seeks a Financial Analyst, Performance Management to support P&L forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis. You will partner with Sales, Operations, FP&A, and Business Strategy to translate data into actionable insights in a fast-paced energy environment.

You’ll build and maintain recurring reports and dashboards, analyze drivers and risks, and contribute to budgeting, reforecasting, and special projects. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are required.

Qualifications

• P&L forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear insights.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI or similar analytics tools helpful.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support P&L forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis
• Analyze business 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
• Improve reporting processes and data quality through continuous improvement
• Develop new reporting models and enhance legacy models
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as assigned

Skills

P&L forecasting

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or similar field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

AI tools

Job description

NRG Energy in Houston seeks a Financial Analyst, Performance Management to support P&L forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis. You will partner with Sales, Operations, FP&A, and Business Strategy to translate data into actionable insights in a fast-paced energy environment.

You’ll build and maintain recurring reports and dashboards, analyze drivers and risks, and contribute to budgeting, reforecasting, and special projects. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are required.