Financial Analyst II, Senior Financial Analyst

Xcel Energy

Financial Analyst role participating in rotations through Accounting, Finance, Operations, or Regulatory departments at Xcel Energy. Responsible for financial data analysis, budgeting, and compliance reporting.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, accounting processes, and compliance with GAAP principles, while providing proactive recommendations for process improvements. Proficient in budget development, variance reporting, and financial forecasting to support management decision-making.

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Financial AnalysisGAAP PrinciplesBudget DevelopmentSAP ExperienceCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingVariance ReportingMonth-End CloseForecastingAccounting Ledger EntriesInter-Company ReconciliationProperty ValuationRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementRate Case Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceRelationship BuildingTraining and Direction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingAccounting StandardsBudget ProcessRegulatory SupportCFO Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect and analyze financial data to perform some or all of the following accounting or finance processes: budget development, variance reporting, preparation of internal and external reporting packages, participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close cycles, reconcile assigned accounts, prepare accounting ledger entries, settle inter-company receivables and payables, and prepare property valuation.
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 areas assigned to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing solutions.
Assist and/or prepare rate case information as required to support submission.
Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules.
Participate in and support special projects as assigned.
May provide work direction and training to other analysts.

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 2 years’ experience in general financial accounting or analysis.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications required.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP principles, skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationship building desired.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in general financial accounting or analysis for Senior level.
Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc. or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
Knowledge of and experience working with SAP highly desirable.
Preferred: Individuals currently within the CFO organization.

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