Senior Financial Analyst

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
Performs activities related to financial planning, forecasting and analysis for CenterPoint Energy's Natural Gas business by evaluating monthly O&M and capital expenditure spend levels in accordance with the current year forecast and facilitating any necessary adjustments to approved financial plans and/or future expenditures. Supports reporting of Natural Gas' financial and operational results to internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Functions

• Serve as a critical financial partner for Natural Gas business unit support functions; driving operating financial planning, forecasting and analysis.
• Work directly with VP/ Directors/ Managers to provide financial support in developing and monitoring their budgets, including providing meaningful budget information and ad hoc reports, such as P&L, Metrics, etc.
• Ensure that budget reports accurately reflect expenditures and related transactions in order to assure useful management information and sound budgetary control.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of consolidated financial statements and presentation materials for the Natural Gas business unit.
• Perform activities to support periodic regulatory filings and rate case initiatives.
• Embrace continuous improvement mindset and develop innovative processes, procedures and/or tools to support analysis of business performance.
• Participate on or lead cross-functional teams to provide business, accounting/financial expertise in support of client efforts.

Estimated Time Allocation:

• 70% Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis for Gas Support Functions
• 20% Gas Consolidated Reporting and Analysis
• 10% Regional Gas Operations filing support and ad-hoc special projects

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, economics, finance, statistics, mathematics or business from an accredited college or university
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification(s) preferred

Experience

• 5 years of relevant work experience required
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in building Excel based financial models

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 04/03/2024
Posting End Date: 04/17/2024
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