Xcel Energy

Principal / Senior Financial Strategy and Performance Consultant

Xcel Energy$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years of relevant experience with strong operational metrics work.
  • Proven experience in strategic communications across various organizational levels.
  • Proficiency in leveraging technology for strategic and operational goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership in project management and financial performance.
  • Ability to successfully meet business objectives and financial targets.

Responsibilities

  • Consult with leaders to identify and align business goals.
  • Facilitate planning and execution of business area strategies and operational plans.
  • Ensure effective strategic communications for all business activities.
  • Lead project management initiatives on a business and company-wide level.
  • Leverage data and systems to develop impactful performance metrics.
  • Manage and monitor budget implementation with alignment to company goals.
  • May provide training and direction to team members.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Comprehensive Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan options and Pension
  • Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
  • Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Position Summary. Below are the summary and responsibilities for the Prin Strategy and Performance Consultant

The Principal Consultant facilitates the strategic planning and budgeting process as well as the delivery of strategic and effective communications around all business area activities. Provides strategic and business planning leadership and consultation to ensure alignment and achievement of plans and objectives. Partners with leaders within the business area to develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics. Leverages business area systems. Leads a variety of key initiatives and special programs on behalf of the business area.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Strategic: Consults with leaders on identifying goals to be achieved by the business area. Responsible to ensure that business unit strategies are integrated across the business area and are in alignment and contribute to the achievement of Xcel Energy. Facilitates the process to create an implementation plan and distribute assets or resources needed for success.
  • Strategic Planning: Works with leaders to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of the overall business area strategy and operational plans. Designs and facilitates the use of systematic tools and techniques e.g., SWOT analysis, to identify priority issues and articulate and challenge strategic assumptions. Works closely with leaders to monitor progress of plans against business results.
  • Communication: Ensures the effective delivery of strategic communications around all business area activities.
  • Project/Program Management: Provides overall project leadership within a business area or company-wide. Directs activities including project analysis, needs assessment, budget, and strategic implementation.
  • Analytics/Metrics: Leverages business area systems and data to identify, develop and deliver impactful metrics and other analytics and/or automated solutions. Facilitates the use of systematic tools and techniques to establish priorities and targets.
  • Budget Management: Works with leaders within the business area to develop, implement, and monitor the budget. Partners with Financial Operations to ensure alignment with company objectives. Ensures that leaders have an understanding of the process for developing the content for the budget.
  • Direction of others: May provide direction and training of others.


Minimum Requirements for Prin Strategy and Performance Consultant

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Advanced degree preferred.

- At least seven years related experience.

- Demonstrated experience in strategy and with business and operational performance measures.

- Experience in communications with demonstrated ability to deliver effective and strategic messages to audiences ranging from front line employees to senior executives.

- Experience leveraging technology.

- Demonstrated leadership capabilities in project management.

- Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Utility Accounting

- Revenue Requirements

- Cost Recovery

- Financial Acumen

- Regulatory reporting

Minimum Requirements for Sr. Strategy and Performance Consultant

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

- At least six years related experience.

- Demonstrated experience in strategy and with business and operational performance measures. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Experience in communications with demonstrated ability to deliver effective and strategic messages to a variety of audiences.

- Strong technical background in Microsoft Office suite.

- Experience leveraging technology. - Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of leading teams and managing multiple deliverables and senior-level stakeholder groups. Demonstrated ability to meet business and financial objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Utility Accounting

- Revenue Requirements

- Cost Recovery

- Financial Acumen

- Regulatory reporting

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 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: 07/24/26

About Xcel Energy

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Join the dynamic team at Xcel Energy, where innovation meets expertise in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. As a leading energy company, Xcel Energy offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower professionals to advance their careers while contributing to environmental stewardship.

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Learn more about Xcel Energy
Size
11,321 employees
Market Cap
$38.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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