Principal Financial Analyst, Project Valuation

Requisition ID:  84657 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

 

Position Specific Description

As a Principal Financial Analyst, Project Valuation you will execute group goals and objectives set by management, promote consistent group policies and standards, and administer group organizational and staff resources. You will also perform financial due diligence and prepare investment valuations of acquisitions and projects in the energy industry. The Principal Financial Analyst is expected to assist managers/directors in the planning and coordinating of assignments and work without supervision to identify and analyze the impact of relevant investment, environmental and/or business issues facing NextEra Energy on the company’s financial structure, profitability, financial integrity and/or competitive position.  Competencies should include advanced abilities to comprehend, analyze and resolve complex analytical issues, and consolidate them into analytical reports for management decision making. You will have the opportunity to communicate key investment benefits and risks to senior management and provide expertise and support to other NextEra departments requiring financial consulting services or financial training. Ideal candidates will have MBA and/or CFA, superior analytical and presentation skills, and a drive for excellence and continuous improvement. 

Job Overview

This position performs financial due diligence and prepares investment valuations of acquisitions and greenfield projects in the energy industry including assisting in the planning and coordination of these assignments. Employees in this role are expected to assist managers/directors in the planning and coordinating of assignments and work without supervision to identify and analyze the impact of relevant investment, environmental and/or business issues facing NextEra Energy on the company’s financial structure, profitability, financial integrity and competitive position.  The successful candidate applies advanced abilities to comprehend, analyze, frame and resolve complex analytical issues and distill them into simple to understand analysis for management decision making, communicating the key investment benefits and risks to senior management, and providing expertise and support to other NextEra departments requiring financial consulting services or financial training.    

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Assists in planning and coordinating engagement assignments with Development Group Leaders
•   Reviews and signs off on engagement work products and presentations
•   Presents at executive management vetting meetings
•   Assists in developing and maintaining policies and standards for functional area (QAQC, document retention, model approaches, etc.)
•   Implements Valuation Group's initiatives, goals and objectives
•   Performs goal setting, evaluation and mentoring of direct reports 
•   Promotes staff career development and advancement opportunities
•   Assists in group hiring and training processes
•   Works with third party bankers and consultants on acquisition related diligence as necessary
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
•  Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• Master’s - Accounting / Finance

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

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.