Sr Financial Controller – NextEra

NextEra Energy Resources is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a Sr. Financial Controller/Sr. Financial Analyst to join our NEER Finance team. The individual in this role will be part of our Project Finance Group whose function is to provide effective, timely and actionable financial information and business analytics to support the Company’s portfolio of debt financings. As a Financial Controller/Analyst in our Project Finance Group, you will be involved in the following:

• Collaborating with our Treasury team and other cross-functional groups to structure and onboard new debt financings
• Supporting ad-hoc analyses and running financing scenarios for management and investors (including financing restructurings, terminations)
• Performing portfolio financing reviews to aid management in strategic planning
• Preparing Transfer Date Certificates for O&M funding, debt services, cash distributions and other reporting deliverables to lenders
• Reporting and forecasting for financial health of the portfolio Debt Service Coverage Ratio
• Working with our accounting/reporting/forecasting group to record, report and forecast financing activities
• Participates in special projects and initiatives to improve quality and efficiency of current processes (Six Sigma projects)

Ideal candidates will have a strong drive, desire to learn new things, a will to succeed, a team player who can also work independently and take the initiative and ownership of assigned portfolio, adding value through critical thinking and strong interpersonal skills.

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for performing key financial functions for an assigned portfolio of electric generating facilities, including internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, business analytics and certain aspects of the monthly close process and treasury functions. Individuals provide effective, timely and actionable financial information and business analytics on the facilities in their portfolios including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and analysis on the financial performance of the electric generating facilities, treasury management, as well as ad hoc reporting and analysis as required. Employees in this position apply strong analytical skills to identify and evaluate operational and business issues that impact financial performance and effectively communicate the results to various stakeholders, including business partners in other areas of finance as well as senior management and outside investors.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes monthly forecasts, including the evaluation of assumptions, to ensure effective, timely, and actionable financial information
• Prepares timely and accurate internal and external operating reports, and other discrete reporting as required by financing and partnership agreements
• Develops and maintains complex financial models for financings and partnerships, including due diligence support and pro forma development
• Provides high-quality analytics and valuable variance commentary on actual and forecasted financial information
• Prepares ad hoc financial analyses, reports and models as required (scenario/impact analysis on potential transactions and business decisions)
• Prepares presentations for third-party lenders/investors
• Participates in special projects such as software implementation initiatives and process improvement/Six Sigma projects
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s – Accounting / Finance/ Business
• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

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

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: No

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.

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