Senior Analyst Financial

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Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55402

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Job Summary

In support of the Natural Gas Distribution business in Minnesota, this position performs activities related to financial planning and budgeting, management and performance budgeting, and forecasting and modeling. Works closely with department stakeholders and management to drive continuous improvement and evaluate monthly financial performance in accordance with the current year forecast and facilitates any necessary adjustments to approved financial plans and/or future expenditures. Aggregates data using SAP and financial records to complete data analysis and create, update, and manage financial models forecasting future operations to support business functions, profitability analysis, and management reporting. Acts as a key liaison to other departmental functions such as Operations, Accounting, Regulatory, and Corporate Support to ensure the business needs of each area are balanced and integrated.

Essential Functions

  • Serve as a critical financial partner for Gas Operations and functional support areas driving operating financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to improve and optimize decisions and performance.
  • Work directly with Gas Operations Leadership in developing annually and performing monthly financial performance analysis of their budget to achieve financial targets, such as Profit and Loss variance analysis, key statistics, and metrics, etc.
  • Ensure budget reports accurately reflect expenditures and related transactions in order to assure useful management information and comprehensive budgetary control.
  • Prepare financial forecasts and analysis by work planning activities and develop financial models supporting Minnesota jurisdictional initiatives such as the general rate case, jurisdictional cost allocations, future financing, and the impact of accounting issues and management of various audits and required reporting.
  • Utilize SAP, analytical and financial models, software tools, and spreadsheet skills to perform analyses and reporting.
  • Support financial statement report preparation and interpret month-end financial close results, profit margin and cost comparisons, productivity/efficiency studies and any other requests requiring financial analysis.
  • Embrace continuous improvement mindset and develop innovative processes, procedures and/or tools to support analysis of business performance.
  • Participate on or lead cross-functional teams to provide business, accounting/financial expertise in support of client efforts.

Perform all aspects of work with high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.

Education Description

Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, economics, finance, statistics, mathematics or business from an accredited college or university

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience building Excel based financial models

Physical Requirements

    Working Conditions

      We want you to know
      Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
       

      What we bring to you

      • Competitive pay
      • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
      • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
      • Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
      • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
      • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
      • Paid training
      • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
      • Life, AD&D, Disability
      • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      • Transit subsidies
      • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
         

      Job Type: Full Time  
      Posting Start Date: 04/28/2026 
      Posting End Date: 05/05/2026 

      This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
       
      Compensation: $84,864.80 to $127,297.20 Annually
      CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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      Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis