Career Ignite! Program - Financial Analyst I

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Career Ignite! Program - Financial Analyst I

Position Summary

Assists with the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information, including financial reporting, budget and forecast creation, and variance analysis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing financial data in order to perform some or all of the following processes: budget development, variance reporting for supported areas, preparing internal and external reports, and identifying data issues. Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.

• Applies knowledge of financial rules and concepts and company policies and procedures to resolve commonly occurring issues.

• Assist with financial analysis and support to the team for the annual budget process, as well as support for current year and five year forecasting.

• Provide timely and accurate assistance to clients within supported business area, including but not limited to interpretation of account codes or financial reports, providing project status reports, and work order resolution.

• Participate in or support special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Completion of finance or accounting internship preferred.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications required.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

• Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationship building desired.

Preferred

• Experience in a regulated industry preferred

• Preference is given to current 2026 CFO Interns

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at

recruiting@xcelenergy.com

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $58,700.00 to $79,676.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 08/31/26

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