Commercial Operations and Strategy Lead

Requisition ID:  88000 

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.

Position Specific Description

Gexa Energy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Commercial Operations and Strategy Lead to support analysis and strategy on projects in the C&I Power and Gas team. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Strategy & Analytics team and will play a critical part in shaping the future of our business through strategic financial analysis, business performance optimization, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management consulting, finance, and strategy, with preferred qualifications such as CPA and CFA. Employee needs the ability to quickly and accurately identify issues or trends via analysis and provide improvement opportunities in area of responsibility resulting in reduction of cost, optimization of revenue, and process improvements. Able to prioritize requests and ensure timeliness required. 

This position is onsite in the available office locations:

• Juno Beach, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Warren, NJ
• Houston, TX
• Naperville, IL

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy: Work alongside the sales team to develop and refine sales strategies, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and market conditions.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of long-range strategic plans, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and growth strategies.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Support the financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic assessment for potential M&A opportunities to support business growth initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, operations, and sales teams to support business performance and growth.
• Operational Efficiency: Drive initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in cost savings and enhanced business performance.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats in the power and gas sectors.
• Financial Modeling: Develop sophisticated financial models for business cases, valuation, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Business Performance Reporting: Develop and maintain comprehensive business performance dashboards and reports, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights.
• KPI Identification & Development: Identify, define, and implement KPIs to measure business performance across various functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• Work experience: 5-10+ years in management consulting, finance, strategy, or related fields management consulting, finance, strategy, or related fieldsCertifications: CPA and/or CFA preferred
• Background: Experience with top MBB management consulting firms or Big Four CPA firms is highly desirable.
• Skills: Advanced financial modeling, strategic planning, analytical problem-solving, and strong presentation skills.
• Tools: Proficiency in financial analysis software, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Power Bi, and data analytics tools.
• Attributes: Strong business acumen, ability to work independently, excellent organizational and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written, and self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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