PGD Sr. Business Analyst

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to drive financial analysis, benchmarking, and strategic initiatives that improve productivity and profitability. The role requires interfacing with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to develop compelling business cases and present findings.

The position emphasizes financial leadership, data-driven decision making, and the execution of strategic projects with a focus on operational excellence within the Power Generation sector.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Analyze operating performance and KPIs to identify trends and cost opportunities.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop benchmarking tools and methodologies to track performance over time.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to gather input and align on strategic initiatives.
• Lead process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Benchmarking

Senior leadership engagement

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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PGD Sr. Business Analyst

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98396

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The PGD Strategy Team for Operational Excellence is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Business Analyst with expertise in financial analysis, benchmarking, and senior leadership engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation and will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational productivity, efficiency, and profitability. This role requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to interface effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial analysis to support decision‑making processes.
• Analyze operating performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Conduct benchmarking analytics from which to identify replication opportunities and best practices for longer‑term orientation and more sustainable change.
• Focus on operational “Field First” target areas
• Develop and implement benchmarking tools and methodologies to track performance and progress over time.
• Analyze data to identify key metrics for benchmarking and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strategic Initiatives:
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and business development activities.
  • Support the development of business cases and proposals for new projects and initiatives.
  • Engage with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, operations, and finance, to gather input and ensure alignment on strategic initiatives.
  • Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and effectively to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively both up and down the organization – strong presentation skills.
  • Develop and implement new solution market strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to senior leadership and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and deadline driven.
• Comfort with fast‑paced and constantly evolving environments.

Job Overview

This job assists in execution of the Corporate and NextEra Power Generation business processes. With limited guidance, employees in this role are responsible for OandM and capital budget preparation and reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis and reporting. Individuals plan, schedule, communicate, and coordinate the annual budgeting process, the monthly re‑forecasts, and month‑end close for the site, and ensure that all transactions are in compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley. Employees in this position also focus on the continuous improvement of spending, risks and opportunities, and costing methods in accordance with corporate policy and business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity‑based costing, and inventory control.
• Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision‑making and strategy development.
• Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job.
• Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning.
• Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non‑financial audiences.
• Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments.
• Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles.
• Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses.
• Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions.
• Develops broad technical and communication skills through self‑study and internal and external training opportunities.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e‑mail to recruiting‑[e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third‑party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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