Senior Financial Analyst, Energy & Regulatory Forecasts

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst in Minneapolis to lead financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for O&M and capital projects. You will coordinate reports, model scenarios, and provide actionable recommendations to management while ensuring regulatory and internal control standards are met.

The role requires a strong background in accounting/finance, 4+ years of experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum four years experience in general financial accounting or analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing tracking, analysis and revisions as required for supported areas of O&M and capital costs. Work with Business Area leaders to provide projections of the impact of deviations on the financial outlook for the remainder of the year. Prepare internal and external reports, and identify and resolve moderate to complex data issues. Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact. Effectively communicate results through concise oral and written communications.
• Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five year forecasting.
• Document key processes of supported areas to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions.
• Prepare rate case information and analysis as required to support submission. Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules.
• Performs and assists with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst in Minneapolis to lead financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for O&M and capital projects. You will coordinate reports, model scenarios, and provide actionable recommendations to management while ensuring regulatory and internal control standards are met.

The role requires a strong background in accounting/finance, 4+ years of experience, and excellent communication skills.