Financial Analyst I

NextEra Energy, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support senior management decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, and financial modeling. In this onsite role in West Palm Beach, FL, you will help lead the FPLES residential and commercial business line planning processes, with particular focus on FPL regulated programs including LED and Backup Generator Tariff Programs.

You will produce accurate monthly reports and analytics, analyze financial impacts to company strategy and performance, and support regulatory and management requirements through rigorous forecasting and reporting. The role also includes project management responsibilities, ad hoc analysis, and communication of results to senior and executive leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly budget and forecast reports, analytics, and variance outputs
• Provide oversight of FPLES budget and forecast processes, including internal controls
• Support forecasting accuracy for assigned FPLES business lines and special projects across multiple reporting entities
• Deliver guidance to commercial and residential business lines to support current and new product initiatives
• Research, analyze, and report forecasting issues as they arise; recommend solutions and implement approved actions
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports as needed
• Manage project execution by setting timelines, defining priorities and assignments, and delivering to the project plan
• Present budget and forecast information in a concise and articulate manner to senior management
• Identify, analyze, and communicate the impact of financial results on the company’s financial structure, profitability, and competitive position using relevant analytical methods and/or departmental forecasting models
• Support project financial analysis, including revenue requirements, net present value, and customer bill impact calculations
• Provide financial expertise, support, and training for departments that require these services
• Perform financial analyses required by management or regulatory bodies
• Make recommendations on financing decisions and execute long and/or short term financings
• Prepare PowerPoint materials for senior and executive management
• Act as a mentor to lower level employees
• Serve as a budget/forecast lead for FPL Energy Services (FPLES) residential and commercial business lines and initiatives
• Support and develop budget/forecast processes and variance reports
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience

Skills and Experience Needed

• Proficiency in BPC and BOBJ input and regulated reporting
• Strong familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in financial forecasting and analysis
• Ability to build productive working relationships across the organization in a positive and collaborative manner
• Strong financial acumen with commercial and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling proficiency
• Preparation of financial statements including balance sheet and statement of cash flow

Technologies

• BPC
• BOBJ
• Advanced Excel
• Financial modeling
• PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)