Financial Analyst

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Financial analyst is focused on supporting the project accounting and finance functions for Outage Services. Coordinate and assist with developing and capturing the scopes and components such as labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts essential to accurate budgeting and forecasting. and manage projects and financial processes to ensure accurate payment, reporting, budgeting, and compliance with company policies. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to analyze data, resolve issues, and support operational goals through effective communication and process management.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders providing updates on project billing, and impact to budgets and forecast
• Ability to read & interpret contracts necessary to support audit
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to time sheet and billing summaries
• Work collaboratively with teams, directors, and vendors to resolve issues
• Provide insights into project performance and variances through development of rate trends and scopes
• Develops and maintains job processes, procedures, and metrics
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Routine and non-routine decisions have some latitude but are still subject to approval
• With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively
• Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Work typically consists of a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and increased job knowledge.
• Follows standard practices and procedures.
• General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• May coordinate efforts of others
• Basic communication - delivers information to individuals within defined parameters.
• Fosters relationships with the Operations team and shows a willingness to learn about the Energy industry
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management or equivalent experience
• Requires 3+ years’ experience in related field
• Critical thinking, financial and data analysis skills with a high proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with significant deadlines
• Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to changing project needs
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with Excel including Pivot Tables, and other key functions is preferred
• PeopleSoft, Maximo experience a plus
• Some overtime required
  
  

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
  
  

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