PGD Principal Business Analyst

Date: Apr 22, 2024

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 79389

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This job assists in execution of the Corporate and NextEra Power Generation business processes. Employees in this role are responsible for financial analysis and reporting, strategic initiatives valuation and project management, and total cost budgeting and forecasting. Individuals aim to drive business improvement through action-oriented insights in support of Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy.

Individuals manage the NEER Renewables strategic initiatives portfolio and contribute to the annual budgeting process, the monthly forecasting, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver optimal financial analysis. Employees in this position also focus on the continuous improvement of spending, risks and opportunities, and costing methods in accordance with corporate policy and business objectives.

Job Overview

This job is a principal-level analyst who leads decisions and recommendations significantly impacting financial and commercial aspects of the business unit. Employees in this role participate and support the critical financial issues to overall business unit commercial objectives, which include but are not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. Individuals in this role must have an understanding of the financial and reliability impacts of budget and forecast changes. This position also establishes financial and controls policies and programs designed to meet the commercial objectives of the business unit that drives continuous fleet improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control

• Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development

• Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job

• Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning

• Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences

• Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments

• Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles

• Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses

• Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions

• Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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