Senior Financial Analyst & Forecasting Lead

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis seeks a Sr Financial Analyst to perform and coordinate the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information. You will provide proactive, clear and actionable recommendations and document key processes for management.

Responsibilities include modeling for budget and five-year forecasts, supporting rate-case submissions, and guiding other analysts. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with MBA/CMA or CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing tracking, analysis and revisions for O&M and capital costs; project financial outlook impacts.
• Support annual budget process and five-year forecasting with modeling and analysis.
• Document key processes to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance; suggest improvements.
• Prepare rate case information and support for regulatory requests and schedules.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis seeks a Sr Financial Analyst to perform and coordinate the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information. You will provide proactive, clear and actionable recommendations and document key processes for management.

Responsibilities include modeling for budget and five-year forecasts, supporting rate-case submissions, and guiding other analysts. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with MBA/CMA or CPA preferred.