Financial Analyst I/II

Xcel Energy

. Perform the tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information, including financial reporting, budget and forecast creation, and variance analysis.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $58,700 - $84,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform the tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information, including financial reporting, budget and forecast creation, and variance analysis.
Assist with collecting and analyzing financial data in order to perform 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.
Provide timely and accurate assistance to clients within supported business area, including the interpretation of account codes or financial reports, providing project status reports, and work order resolution.
Assist with financial analysis and support the budget managers for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five-year forecasting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Minimum 2 years experience in general financial accounting or analysis for Financial Analyst II.
CPA, CMA or MBA preferred for Financial Analyst II.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationship building desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingbudget creationforecast creationvariance analysisfinancial data analysisbudget developmentvariance reportingfinancial modelingfinancial analysisgeneral financial accounting

Soft Skills

communicationproblem solvingcustomer servicerelationship buildinganalysis

Certifications

CPACMAMBA