What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Analyst, Financial position at CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Lead Analyst, Electric FP&A will lead the coordination and perform financial analyses, reporting, and planning associated with Electric Operations. This role ensures alignment between business units, regulatory requirements and financial impact, as well as provides high-quality insights and reporting to senior leadership.
In addition to performing financial analyses, this position partners closely with Regulatory Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and other subject matter experts to maintain appropriate financial records, aligned with Regulatory requirements.
The role also supports Accounting and corporate governance including oversight of SOX control activities and cost allocation methodology.
Essential Functions
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Forecasting
Minimum Education and Experience
Recommended Education and Experience
Working Conditions
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
Posting Start Date: 05/06/2026
Posting End Date: 05/15/2026
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Lead Analyst, Electric FP&A will lead the coordination and perform financial analyses, reporting, and planning associated with Electric Operations. This role ensures alignment between business units, regulatory requirements and financial impact, as well as provides high-quality insights and reporting to senior leadership.
In addition to performing financial analyses, this position partners closely with Regulatory Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and other subject matter experts to maintain appropriate financial records, aligned with Regulatory requirements.
The role also supports Accounting and corporate governance including oversight of SOX control activities and cost allocation methodology.
Essential Functions
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Forecasting
- Liaison between 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.
- Collaborate with Margin, Regulatory and Accounting teams to forecast financial impact on earnings, including but not limited to revenue, D&A, indirect taxes.
- Support Electric Operations FP&A Manager in the production of actual and forecasting reports monthly, and as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drive continuous improvement in the depth and quality of financial planning and analysis.
- Perform SOX control activities on a timely basis.
- Perform analyses and update corporate cost allocation calculations to ensure accurate financial impact on a monthly basis.
- Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and Regulatory Accounting teams to ensure accurate bookkeeping of financial impact.
Minimum Education and Experience
- 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.
- 5 years of related experience such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, or Project Financial Analysis.
Recommended Education and Experience
- 8 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).
Working Conditions
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
Posting Start Date: 05/06/2026
Posting End Date: 05/15/2026
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.