Financial Analyst

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of the nation's largest and most diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 200 company, NRG creates value through best in class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses.

* Provide analytical support (financial modeling, valuation, sensitivity analysis and preparation of internal and external presentations) for corporate finance activities including M&A, debt financings and management reporting activities. * Develop, maintain and/or review complex financial models to support decision making for existing portfolio of assets and future investments. * Work closely with business units, tax, accounting, M&A, various technical teams and advisors to prepare and/or review detailed forecast of profit and loss, cash flows and balance sheets. * Responsible for ensuring that all assumptions and modeling are appropriate and reasonable, while ensuring that the model accurately reflects the terms and conditions of the key project documents. * Analyze alternative financing packages and support execution of debt and equity financings. Where appropriate, interface with financial advisors, lenders and credit agencies. * Assist in evaluation of a variety of strategic business and financial decisions and preparation of recommendations for senior management. * Assist in providing regular updates of key corporate valuation metrics including performing financial analysis to determine present and future financial performance. * Complete ad-hoc projects and create reports as needed * Work in high-pressure dynamic environment with aggressive multiple deadlines. * May require extended hours and need to travel.

* Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or closely related field. MBA or CFA strongly preferred. * Zero (0) to Two (2) or more years of experience in Energy Sector-related financial modeling at a brokerage, investment/ commercial bank or utility/independent power producer strongly preferred. * Strong quantitative and modeling skills with a finance or statistical background needed; knowledge of GAAP principles, tax rules, electricity pricing fundamentals very valuable. * Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, fast-paced, real-time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints. * Aggressive self-starter with strong attention to detail and proven analytical skills. * Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. * Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an open office team setting and matrix organization.