Senior Financial Business Analyst

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Date: Apr 30, 2024

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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 CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Senior Financial Business Analyst to join our Team, located in Houston, TX . You will have the ability to support the Regulated Operations business unit, this position analyzes, and projects financial impacts associated with management decisions and changes in the business environment for use by other departments, senior management and agencies external to the business unit. Aggregates data using SAP and financial records to assist in completing data analysis in support of capital planning activities and creates and coordinates financial records to support Engineering functions and rate case requests. Acts as a key liaison to Operations, Finance and Regulatory functions to ensure the business needs of each area are balanced and integrated. Essential Functions

• Gather relevant and accurate financial information, interpret and discuss with engineering management to create actionable business intelligence which leads to improved and optimized decisions and performance.
• Use SAP, analytical, financial models, and spreadsheet skills to support capital planning and reporting, benchmarking efforts for project estimating and resource planning, cost comparisons, productivity/efficiency studies and variance analyses to communicate with other business unit requests as necessary.
• Develop financial models (e.g. resource allocation, regulatory testimony support, rate case schedules, settlement negotiations, future financing, and impact of accounting issues).
• Supports planning and rate case filings by establishing accurate activity and/or unit costs through financial analysis of historical expense and/or capital expenditures and related activity/units as necessary.
• Prepare various types of financial analysis projects for review (e.g. risk analysis, internal rate of return, lease vs. purchase, discounted cash flows, revenue requirements, utility comparisons, budget evaluations).
• Provide management with assistance in developing and monitoring capital budgets in relation to the capital plan, including providing meaningful capital planning and expenditures information and ad hoc reports, such as metrics, invoice reconciliation, etc. Liaisons with and assists other departments with their capital planning impacts the Gas Operations capital plan, including departments such as Operations, Gas Supply, Gas Measurement, etc.
• Liaisons with the Finance department to ensure knowledge transfer and skill sets remain current and provides business input into system and process changes that will occur through Advanced Finance initiatives.
• Use a variety of software tools: 1) to perform analyses, 2) to support report preparation, 3) to extract needed information from SAP and other databases for use at the request of Gas Engineering leadership.
• Participate on or lead cross-functional teams to provide business, accounting/financial expertise in support of Gas Engineering efforts for capital planning and Gas Engineering analyses.
• Maintain data integrity and financial tools or systems used to track capital projects and expenditures (SAP, MS Access, etc.), such as planned material, engineering consultant capital expenditures, etc.
• Compile and analyze cost data and prepare billing for reimbursable projects and coordinate and prepare data requests and audit responses.
• Prepare, participate, and lead monthly budget review meetings with regional management.

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting, finance, engineering or operations.

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: 04/30/2024 Posting End Date: 05/19/2024 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Nearest Major Market: Houston