PGD Business Analyst IDate: Sep 17, 2024Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410Company: NextEra EnergyRequisition ID: 82760is 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 DescriptionThis position is part of a growing team in the Renewable Operations Integration (ROI) organization within the Power Generation Division and sits within the Third-Party O&M Services Team. In this role, you will work directly with the Third-Party O&M Services Team, external site owners and a broad spectrum of subject matter experts (SMEs) from both PGD and throughout NEE to support P&L analysis, financial modeling, supporting deal structuring / pricing for new service agreements, customer requests and help navigate complex, commercial issues. Additionally, this role will support automation, standardization, and the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the Third-Party O&M Services, as well as opportunities to present portfolio insights, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.Ideal candidate will need to be commercially minded, detailed oriented with strong analytical abilities and can approach projects with creativity and entrepreneurial thinking with little to no supervision. These projects will be focused on automation and process improvement of number of activities within ROI and across the organization. Candidates will need to have a strong level of understanding of Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint. Prior experience with SAP Financial and BOBJ is preferred.Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and distills data into ready to consume insights that are useful for driving business decisions
Executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles
Provides plan/forecast analysis including comparisons to original budgets or prior forecasts
Collaborates effectively with multiple internal departments and external stakeholders – Engineering, Operations, PGD Cost & Growth, Third-Party Owners, Business Management, IT to present findings and drive total cost decisions
Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities
Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses
Utilizes Power BI to develop KPIs and dashboards for senior leadership
Conducts analyses regarding issues impacting the operating portfolio and makes recommendations to management on opportunities for improvement
Prepares PowerPoint presentations to senior leadership on issues impacting the business
Develops, maintains, and enhances financial models used to support Third-Party operations
Maintains close working relationships with customers and stakeholders
Various ad hoc financial analysis as required
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Job OverviewThis job assists in the execution of the Corporate and NextEra Power Generation business processes. With limited guidance, employees in this role are responsible for O & M and capital budget preparation and reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis and reporting. Individuals plan, schedule, communicate, and coordinate the annual budgeting process, the monthly re-forecasts, and month-end close for the site, and ensure that all transactions are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. 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 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 costs 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 & 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
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Finance, Accounting & Business AnalyticsOrganization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLCRelocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra 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.NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see ourfor more information.
