Generation Analytics & Financial Planning Lead

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional in Houston to lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning for the generation fleet. You will analyze spend, track performance metrics, and support PowerSAM, PowerGADS, UC Portal, and SAP systems while presenting insights to executive management.

This role emphasizes strong analytical abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced energy environment.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years in heavy industry or conventional power plants.
• BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Engineering, CS, or Math.
• Strong knowledge of the power industry and analytics.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and business planning across the generation fleet.
• Provide support and training for plant analysts and managers.
• Develop dashboards and tools for timely data communication.
• Manage PowerSAM project analyses, risk ranking and assumptions.
• Maintain UC Portal updates and approval workflow.
• Provide monthly PowerGADS support and metric reporting.
• Summarize and present monthly, quarterly and annual performance data to executives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

PowerBI

Education

BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Engineering, CS, or Math

Tools

PowerSAM

PowerGADS

UC Portal

SAP

FPR

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking a seasoned FP&A professional in Houston to lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning for the generation fleet. You will analyze spend, track performance metrics, and support PowerSAM, PowerGADS, UC Portal, and SAP systems while presenting insights to executive management.

This role emphasizes strong analytical abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced energy environment.