CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Senior Business Analystto join our Team, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You will have the ability to: collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Gas Capital Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Utility Quality and Regulatory groups, to meet established business targets in the development of capital expenditure forecasts, tracking progress by various financial and work order data reports relative to the current plan and implementation of those plans across the organization. Support the development of capital budgets, monitor the implementation of those capital plans/budgets, and report the business results to senior management. Essential Functions Collects and maintains data to support capital project and portfolio tracking, bidding processes, benchmarking studies, and ad-hoc analysis and reporting. Use analytical and spreadsheet skills to support benchmarking efforts, cost comparisons, productivity/efficiency studies and any other business unit requests requiring business analysis. Provide data and analysis to support infrastructure filings and rate cases. Provides support for data requests from various regulatory agencies. Supports the efforts to develop short- and long-term financial forecast updates in a manner consistent with established guidelines and processes. Develop, populate, and report out to stakeholders, relevant performance benchmarks and scorecards. Develop various financial forecasts and financial models to assist leadership understanding plan results and to aid decision-making. Coordinates efforts to continually improve the timeliness and relevance of financial reporting processes. Supports the analytical evaluations and reporting of YTD actual financial performance against historical and budgeted performance, communicates results to organizational stakeholders. Collects and organizes data to understand cost structures and determines impact of project scope changes and sourcing decisions. Serves as a subject matter expert on the financial systems used by the organization to plan, execute and report out our capital investment performance. Education Description Requires a bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field from an accredited college or university. Experience Requires a minimum of five (5) years of utility or business experience. SAP reporting/analytics experience is preferred. We want you to know CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we ring to you Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Transit subsidies Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type:Full Time Posting Start Date: 01/23/2024 Posting End Date: 02/02/2024 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. CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.