Senior Financial Data Analyst

Xcel Energy

Financial Data Analyst at Xcel Energy analyzing financial data and providing actionable recommendations. Responsible for budget processes, reporting, and managing financial trends.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $73,700 - $104,633 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform ongoing tracking, analysis and revisions as required for supported areas of O&M and capital costs
Work with Business Area leaders to provide projections of the impact of deviations on the financial outlook for the remainder of the year
Prepare internal and external reports, and identify and resolve moderate to complex data issues
Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact
Effectively communicate results through concise oral and written communications
Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five year forecasting
Document key processes of supported areas to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions
Prepare rate case information and analysis as required to support submission
Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules
Performs and assists with special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience
CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
Minimum four years experience in general financial accounting or analysis
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications required
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 analysisbudgetingforecastingdata analysisprocess improvementreport preparationregulatory compliancecost analysisproblem solvingtrend analysis

Soft Skills

effective communicationrelationship buildingcustomer serviceanalytical thinkingproblem solving

Certifications

CPACMAMBA