Senior Financial Analyst

Xcelenergy invites applications for a Senior Financial Analyst role based in Minneapolis, MN, 55401, where this full-time position focuses on sharpening financial clarity and guiding informed decisions.

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst opening at Xcelenergy in Minneapolis, MN, 55401 centers on turning complex data into clear guidance that shapes departmental budgets and long-range plans. In this full-time capacity you will blend quantitative rigor with practical storytelling so leaders gain reliable visibility into performance trends. The work sits at the intersection of daily operations and multi-year financial strategy, offering professionals who thrive on accuracy and foresight a chance to influence outcomes that matter across the organization. Candidates searching for Senior Financial Analyst jobs in Minneapolis, MN, 55401 or Senior Financial Analyst opportunities near them will find this position builds on core analytic strengths while expanding exposure to collaborative planning cycles.

Core Duties

• Build and refine dynamic financial models that underpin annual budgeting and multi-scenario forecasting.
• Conduct thorough variance reviews that explain deviations from plan and surface actionable insights.
• Assemble concise monthly and quarterly performance packs for leadership review.
• Partner with operational teams to translate business questions into structured financial analyses.
• Track critical metrics, flag emerging risks or opportunities, and recommend corrective steps when needed.
• Contribute to period-end closing cycles by ensuring data integrity and timely reconciliations.
• Deliver clear presentations that equip stakeholders with the information required for confident resource allocation and strategic choices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related discipline.
• Substantial hands-on experience performing financial analysis, planning, or reporting at a progressive level.
• Expert-level command of spreadsheet modeling and familiarity with common financial systems or databases.
• Proven ability to distill large data sets into precise narratives that non-financial audiences can use.
• Strong organizational habits, meticulous attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that support collaboration across functions.
• Willingness to work on-site in Minneapolis, MN, 55401 as a full-time Senior Financial Analyst with Xcelenergy.

About the Company

Xcelenergy is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

Next Steps

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