Business Manager

NRG Energy, Inc.

Aurora, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Policies, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Plan, Business Practices, Business Processes, Business Support, Calendar Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Communication Skills, Cost Reporting, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Economics, Environmental Regulations, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Leadership, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Planning, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Plant Management, Power Outages, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Site Initiation, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Aurora, IL

POSTED

13 days ago

Job Summary

The Plant Business Manager will work with business leaders, plant managers, asset managers, internal customers, vendors and other subject matter experts to provide support and direction to optimize the company’s business objectives. This position is responsible for the preparation, analysis, consolidation, and presentation of all types of statistical data, information, trends and patterns for financial data.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

+ Maintains Facility accounting records in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and in support of NRG policies and procedures.

+ Manage and direct the monthly accounting close process, variance analysis, reforecasting, budgeting, payroll allocation, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and the year-end audit process for the plant.

+ Prepare and review of financial and operational business planning and forecasting activities, monthly variance analysis and financial reporting.

+ Prepare journal entries and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals and closing requirements.

+ Accurately track, evaluate, and report on Capital and Major Maintenance projects monthly.

+ Within PowerSAM, create new projects, create revisions to current projects, run economics, submit for necessary approvals.

+ Communicates regularly and effectively with Management and all site personnel to prepare site operating budget and update monthly forecasts.

+ Provides accounting advice and counsel to the Plant Manager. Responsible as the Point-of-contact for accounting.

+ Responsible for the maintenance of accounting records, preparation of financial reports, and development and usage of statistical and accounting information.

+ Appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, trends, and earnings.

+ Prepare and review of financial and operational business planning and forecasting activities in coordination with FP&A (FPR, SAP, PowerSAM, Plant Characteristics, and Planned Outage Schedules).

+ Support all operations activities through collection and analysis of information and the dissemination of intelligence on financial and operational plant performance; perform detailed analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to support all business functions.

+ Design and implement reports, tools, and presentations that lead to more effective and efficient decision making.

+ Support all operations activities through collection and analysis of information and the dissemination of intelligence on financial plant performance; perform detailed analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to support all business functions.

+ Utilize multiple data sources to collect, analyze, consolidate, and provide timely, accurate, presentation of financials (Capex, O&M, Deactivation, ARO). Utilize data sources appropriately for specific ad hoc assignments. Effectively convert data to meaningful information for management.

+ Create Work Orders, process invoices and run cost reports out of SAP.

+ Plant Business Process owner with responsibility for all plant business and administrative policies.

+ Identify opportunities for workflow/process improvements and work with functional areas to jointly develop ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness through the appropriate application.

+ Develop, manage, and track the Plant AIP metric process.

+ Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as necessary and in a clear, timely manner.

+ Requires operation of a personal computer.

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business. In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

+ Minimum of 5 years related business experience

+ Accounting experience and knowledge of accounting standards and principles.

+ Previous experience in preparing and managing budgets.

+ Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Please list your preferred qualifications for the role. For preferred requirements, the questions will be given a weight % to help distinguish which candidates have the most of the preferred skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Power Plant and energy industry experience a plus

+ Advanced proficiency in specialized business technologies and applications (e.g. FPR, SAP, PowerSAM, PowerGADS, etc.)

Additional KSAs

+ Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations in industrial environments.

+ Seeks and understands the customer/client’s needs and focuses on meeting and exceeding their expectations

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail, accuracy, and precision; candidates must demonstrate unquestionable trust, superior performance, and have a commitment to the highest standards of quality and integrity.

+ Can perform work that is complex and varied in nature. Defines and discerns key aspects of a problem and integrated solutions to resolve highly complex business issues. A recognized expert in business leadership, and often provides strategic direction, guidance, and integration of planning, process development, and reporting.

+ Ability to translate and communicate data into actionable business information.

+ Ability to meet short deadlines and turn around information with high quality.

+ Excellent communication skills; including strong oral and writing skills, and the ability to effectively listen as well as a willingness to voice opinions and offer solutions.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

+ Comprehensive knowledge and strict adherence to NRG business practices, procedures, and principles.

+ Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

+ Positive attitude, supportive of colleagues and acts as a change agent.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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About the Company

NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Energy and Utilities

FOUNDED

1989

WEBSITE

http://www.nrgenergy.com

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