Senior FP&A Data Analyst

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior FP&A Data Analyst to transform complex financial data into actionable insights and support strategic decision-making at a global energy company.

You will work with large datasets, AI-enabled tools, and Power BI to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across finance, operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining Power BI data models, dashboards, and reports.
• Familiarity with planning/forecasting platforms (BPC/Anaplan/Oracle/SAP).
• Understanding GAAP and financial statement analysis including forecasting.
• Advanced Excel modeling and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Power BI models, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Design new Power BI reporting for finance, operations, and executives.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.
• Collaborate to identify process improvements and data-driven solutions.
• Strengthen data quality, governance, and stewardship practices.
• Support recurring and ad hoc analyses and performance reviews.
• Leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/MIS/Data Analytics/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

BPC

Anaplan

Oracle

SAP

Job description

As a Senior FP&A Data Analyst, you will play a key role in helping our Corporate FP&A team transform complex financial and operational data into actionable business insights. Working at the intersection of finance, data analytics, and business strategy, you will help identify the key drivers behind financial performance and forecasts across a global energy business.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with large datasets, advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, and Power BI solutions to support strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with colleagues across finance, operations, commercial teams, and senior leadership while contributing to the growth and transformation of a dynamic organization in the global power sector.

Core Competencies

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams, and geographic regions.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader business objectives.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance or collaborate with others.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Power BI models, dashboards, and reporting solutions used to analyze business performance and explain financial variances.
• Design and develop new Power BI reporting solutions for a variety of stakeholders, including finance, operations, commercial teams, and executive leadership.
• Become a subject matter expert in budgeting and forecasting systems, supporting data integrity and processes that enable accurate financial planning across a growing multi-billion-dollar business.
• Partner with FP&A colleagues to identify process improvement opportunities and implement data-driven solutions that increase efficiency and insight generation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen data quality, governance, and stewardship practices.
• Support recurring and ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and business performance reviews.
• Leverage analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to improve financial reporting and decision-making processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining Power BI data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Experience working with planning and forecasting platforms such as BPC, Anaplan, Oracle, SAP, or similar tools.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statement analysis, including forecasting and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience working with large datasets, business intelligence tools, AI-enabled analytics, or data automation solutions is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Economics, or a related field.