PGD Sr. Business Analyst - Finance

PGD Sr. Business Analyst - Finance

Location(s) : Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company : NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a results-driven Sr. Business Analyst to join the Power Generation Division's Renewable Operations team, supporting our wind, solar, and energy storage portfolio. This role plays a critical part in advancing the strategic process-mapping and performance management initiatives of the Site Operations Support (SOS) organization.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with leadership and site operations coordinators to design, validate, and operationalize key performance indicators (KPIs) that enhance visibility, accountability, and efficiency across renewable operations. This position will also lead process automation efforts, leveraging advanced finance and data tools-such as SQL, Python, Alteryx, and Power BI-to build SAP-integrated dashboards, streamline workflows, and strengthen internal controls.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and technical fluency, driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making for one of the nation's largest renewable energy fleets.

Job Overview

This job assists in execution of the Corporate and NextEra Power Generation business processes. With limited guidance, employees in this role are responsible for OandM and capital budget preparation and reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis and reporting. Individuals plan, schedule, communicate, and coordinate the annual budgeting process, the monthly re-forecasts, and month-end close for the site, and ensure that all transactions are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Employees in this position also focus on the continuous improvement of spending, risks and opportunities, and costing methods in accordance with corporate policy and business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control

Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development

Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead cost per job

Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning

Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences

Communicates and explains operational performance through P and L

Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments

Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles

Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses

Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions

Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience : 4+ years

NextEra Energy Offers

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

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.