CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Lead Analyst, Finance

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $75K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-3 years in Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.
  • Experience in the Utility industry or similar regulated businesses is preferred.
  • History of coordinating with diverse functions (Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting).
  • Engineering degree considered if paired with Finance or Accounting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with Operations leaders and FP&A team for monthly and annual financial data.
  • Collaborate to execute financial planning and forecasting efforts.
  • Support the FP&A Manager with monthly actual and forecast model production.
  • Prepare and submit financial reports for senior leadership.
  • Coordinate the timely development of annual plans and regulatory filings.
  • Conduct Plan vs. Actuals analysis for operational decision-making.
  • Provide trend analysis and insights to influence business decisions.

Benefits

  • Paid training and eligibility for benefits starts on day one.
  • Transit subsidies to ease commuting expenses.
  • Flexible work schedule complemented by paid holidays and time off.
  • Access to fitness discounts and on-site wellness facilities.
  • Professional growth through tuition reimbursement and development programs.
  • Robust 401(k) match and contributions regardless of employee input.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Analyst, Electric FP&A position will coordinate and perform financial analyses, reporting, and planning associated with departments under Electric Operations. This role ensures alignment between business units and financial impact, as well as providing high-quality insights and reporting to Electric Operations leadership.

The role also supports project execution and planning by integrating financial reporting and analyses to aid planning and decision making of operations activities.

Essential Functions

  • Liaison between Operations leaders and broader FP&A team to gather information related to Capital and Operating & Maintenance (O&M) spend both on a monthly basis for monthly forecast and on an annual basis for financial plan, including variance explanations.

  • Collaborate with other FP&A team members to execute planning and forecasting activities for the company.

  • Support Electric Operations FP&A Manager in the production of actual and forecasting models and reports on a monthly basis.

  • Prepare and provide input for accurate and timely financial reports, including information to be reported in Electric Operations and Enterprise-wide monthly financial reports for senior leadership team to leadership.

  • Coordinate with other FP&A team members to produce a timely and accurate production of annual plan, monthly forecasts, and any financial information required for Regulatory filings to meet stakeholder requirements.

  • Perform Plan vs. Actuals analysis and ad-hoc reports as needed to assist in operational decisions.


  • Work with the leadership team and Operations to improve understanding of financial drivers to drive successful execution of business initiatives.

  • Provide trend analysis and financial insights which influence key business decisions.

  • Support FP&A, broader CFO organization and Regulatory organization with any other insights and analysis as required.


Education Description

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent related experience. Engineering degree will also be considered if accompanied by relevant Finance or Accounting experience.


Experience

  • 2-3 years or more of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.

  • Experience in Utility industry or Regulated business preferred.

  • Experience in coordinating and working with various functions in an organization (Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting).
  • 1-3 years of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.


We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring 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: 07/09/2026
Posting End Date: 07/15/2026

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company. The Company’s business segments include Electric Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services, Interstate Pipelines, Field Services and Other Operations. The Company serves metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company also owns a 58.3% interest in a midstream partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp. with operations in natural gas and liquids-rich producing areas of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Learn more about CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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