Principal Corporate Finance Analyst

Requisition ID: 80097

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

The Principal Financial Analyst position directly supports management in acquiring, structuring, negotiating, and executing the several billion dollars of acquisitions and financing activity each year at NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP). The Principal Financial Analyst will be highly involved in analyzing renewable portfolios and conducting in-depth financial analysis on individual transactions as well as NEP's broader financing plan to optimize its forecast and impacts to both NEE and NEP shareholders. Role will interact directly with global banking institutions, private equity investors, and legal counsel. As a member of a small, elite team at NextEra Energy, position will participate in both financing and M&A transactions, garnering visibility from senior management and first-hand experience in managing a ~$15 B public company.This role is responsible for working cross-functionally with other Energy Resources business units, including Development, Business Management, Project Valuation, and Treasury.

Position Specific Functions:

• Valuation work on renewable assets and corporate transactions

• Quantitative analysis and development of detailed financial models in Microsoft Excel

• Transactional structuring and technical support throughout deal negotiation processes

• Lead transactional due diligence processes

• Support daily operations of the finance team

• Prepare internal and external presentations in a clear and structured manner

• Creation and review of financial models for potential transactions

• Mentor junior analysts on financial modeling

• Analyze the financial structure and determine the earnings impact of mergers/acquisitions

• Propose strategies to maximize the financial performance of the company

• Work with Treasury, Regulatory, and Accounting on analyzing various financing plans

• Identify and analyze the impact on the financial structure, profitability, financial integrity and competitive position of potential transactions the company is pursing

• Work closely with business units to support them in developing their business strategies, including preparation for the annual strategy review with the executive team

• Critically analyzes impacts of strategic decisions, and provides input and recommendations based on assessments

• Participates in the evaluation of potential renewable development projects for the Monthly Operating Committee, the Risk Committee, and Energy Resources CEO Vetting

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work on matrixed team in a fast paced environment

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

• Strong analytical skills - including advanced expertise in Excel

• Strong communication skills - interpersonal as well as the ability to create presentations

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or technical field highly preferred

• MBA, CPA, or relevant graduate degree highly desirable

• Thrive in a very high-paced environment

• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude

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