Principal Financial Analyst

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to lead financial oversight within its Project Controls group. The role supports capital project decision-making through cost tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling.

Role Overview

In this position, you will provide capital project financial oversight by identifying and analyzing impacts to the Company’s financial structure, profitability, financial integrity, and competitive position. You will support senior management decisions through financial analyses and modeling, including assessments of financial impact tied to projects and company priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and communicate to management the impact on the Company’s financial structure, profitability, financial integrity, and competitive position using relevant analytical methods and/or department forecasting models.
• Provide financial analysis support for multiple projects, including calculations such as revenue requirements, net present value, and customer bill impact.
• Deliver financial expertise, support, and financial training to internal departments that require these services.
• Perform financial analyses requested by management or regulatory bodies.
• Recommend financing decisions and support execution of long- or short-term financings.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for Senior and Executive Management.
• Act as a mentor to lower-level employees.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and communicating context along with recommended actions.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models, spend curves, and cost-tracking tools in Excel.
• Partner with project managers, engineering, procurement, and accounting teams to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain forecast detail and cash spend curves, reconciling accrued versus cash positions.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies independently, tracking down answers and closing gaps without waiting to be directed.
• Support monthly reporting cycles, including variance analysis, cost reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and proactively implement solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Excel proficiency including pivot tables, dynamic named ranges, structured tables, and formula-driven models.
• Experience in cost monitoring and variance analysis within a capital project or construction environment.
• Ability to solve problems by structuring solutions from ambiguous information.
• Self-starter approach with a bias toward action.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and shifting priorities at the same time.
• Excellent cross-functional communication to build trust with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment where priorities change and deadlines matter.
• Education: High School Grad / GED; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 6+ years.

Preferred Background

• Familiarity with energy or construction industries.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and cost management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Tools and Technologies

• Excel, SAP, ERP systems, PowerPoint.

Location

Juno Beach, FL, US (onsite).

Minimum Experience

6 years.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.