Senior Financial Strategist: Budget & Forecasting

Xcel Energy, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a senior finance professional to lead strategic financial analysis and the development of innovative budgeting strategies. This role focuses on complex evaluations, modeling, and providing expert guidance to leadership across the organization.

Experience in accounting, finance or related fields, with strong communication skills and a track record of leading analytical teams, is essential. This position supports a hybrid work model with onsite collaboration preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years experience in general financial accounting, reporting or analysis.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, financial and economic modeling, financial process controls and problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and to interface with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel, vision and leadership for identifying and integrating financial strategies.
• Develop unique methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining financial results on complex problems.
• Coordinate financial analysis and support for annual budget process and five-year forecasting.
• Lead complex projects and financial evaluations; drive process improvements.
• Direct and review the work of Financial Analysts and manage change.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Financial analysis

Economic modelling

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication & presentation

Independent & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a senior finance professional to lead strategic financial analysis and the development of innovative budgeting strategies. This role focuses on complex evaluations, modeling, and providing expert guidance to leadership across the organization.

Experience in accounting, finance or related fields, with strong communication skills and a track record of leading analytical teams, is essential. This position supports a hybrid work model with onsite collaboration preferred.