Senior Financial Accountant Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for delivering comprehensive financial, operational, and business analysis to support company-wide cash flow management. This role leads the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow reports and performance metrics, while providing research and insights to support strategic decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Financial Analyst supports consolidated cash flow reporting and planning across the organization. This includes monthly and quarterly analysis, annual budgeting, long-term planning, and forecasting activities. The role supports the Cash Flow leadership team to provide strategic and financial analysis to executive leadership, including the CFO, SVP of FP&A, and senior management.

• Support the preparation and review of Business Unit monthly reporting by collecting financial and operational data and performing high-level performance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Extract and analyze data from financial planning and reporting systems (FPR) and other management reporting tools
• Perform variance and trend analysis, including year-over-year comparisons
• Maintain, update, and enhance monthly financial models to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Assist in the preparation and review of key cash flow components, including AR/AP capital expenditures (CapEx), interest, and working capital
• Analyze cash flow results relative to budget, forecast, and historical performance
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for executive leadership

Advanced Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis

• Develop and maintain sophisticated integrated financial models supporting strategic growth initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
• Evaluate multiple investment scenarios across varying project sizes, capital structures, operational assumptions, and development timelines.
• Model long-term financial impacts across 5 to 10+ year planning horizons.
• Build scenario frameworks that allow management to evaluate outcomes under different growth, financing, and market conditions.

Model Integration & Forecasting

• Create automated processes that allow model assumptions and outputs to update dynamically as new forecasts become available.
• Connect project economics models with broader corporate outlooks and forecast frameworks
• Ensure consistency across business unit forecasts, strategic plans, and long-range planning models.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial analysis or related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex financial and accounting issues
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Experience with Hyperion or comparable financial planning and reporting systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5)+ years of experience within the energy industry
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or CPA designation preferred
• Experience working with SAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.  Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with Alteryx, Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA or other automation/macro tools strongly preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid work schedule consisting of remote work and four (4) days per week in the office
• Open office environment
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods as needed
• Occasional overtime may be required to support special projects and business needs

The base salary range for this position is: $96,700 - $120,900. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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