Senior Financial Analyst - Houston, United States - Calpine

Calpine Houston, United States

1 week ago

Description

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)

Responsible for complex financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities; provides periodic reports to management and makes recommendations about financial implications of proposed activities; may be responsible for one or more of the following: financial valuation of capital allocation alternatives such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital distributions, debt issuance, refinancing or repayments.

Also, responsible for developing cost of capital estimations, as well as the development and improvement of financial tools required to perform appropriate financial analysis.

May also lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of financial professionals to ensure financial projects are conducted credibly and that recommendations and reports are accurate and timely.

This position typically reports to the Director.

Job Responsibilities

Comprehensive knowledge of financial analysis and asset valuation related to mergers, acquisitions, and development of new investments.
Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience in one or more of the following: financial analysis, economic forecasting/modeling, and strong foundations of finance theory
Highly skilled professional with wide-ranging technical experience to resolve complex issues
May accomplish work through others and may manage a specific processes related to the financial analysis efforts
Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.

May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.

Individual will work independently with limited oversight, receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.

Works on complex issues and projects.

Uses discretion and independent judgment requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors; independently selects methods, techniques, and analytical approach and evaluation criteria.

Determines methods and procedures for new assignments.
Serves as project/technical lead on medium to large projects; regularly coordinates work of professionals and others outside of department.
May also be responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
4 – 6 years previous related experience
Critical thinking, financial and data analysis skills with a highly proficiency in MS Excel

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.

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