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Financial Consultant - Summer
full-timeMinneapolis$84k - $100k

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Location

Minneapolis

Salary

$84k - $100k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing the strategic counsel, expertise, vision and leadership for identifying, evaluating, implementing and integrating appropriate financial strategies. Develop unique methods, techniques, evaluation criteria and solutions for obtaining financial results for extremely complex problems with intangible variance factors. Provide financial direction to ensure future needs are met. Leads complex financial evaluations and analysis, manages projects and develops business solutions. Takes a leadership role in directing and providing expert consultation to Financial Analysts.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing the strategic counsel, expertise, vision and leadership for identifying, evaluating, implementing and integrating appropriate financial strategies. Oversee the gathering, analysis, preparation and summary of present and future financial budget trends and performance. Responsible for presentations to Business Area leaders and works closely with senior leadership to ensure they are effectively utilizing existing financial strategies. From a financial perspective, perform complex, confidential studies and analysis.
  • Develops and implements unique solutions to complex problems with intangible variance factors, exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criterion including interpreting accounting guidance to challenge and obtain the proper financial results.
  • Coordinate the 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.
  • Leads complex projects and financial evaluations. Implements process improvements and business solutions.
  • Takes a leadership role in directing and providing guidance to and reviewing the work of Financial Analysts. Effectively manage change and assist others in managing change.


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
  • Minimum seven years experience in general financial accounting, reporting or analysis.
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated skills in analysis, financial and economic modeling, financial process controls and problem solving.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and to interface with all levels of management.

Preferred Requirements

  • Current first year MBA student or higher, with focus in Finance, Accounting and / or Corporate Strategy
  • Current student at a top tier MBA program

  • 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

  • Experience or Proficiency with data analytics tools

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $100,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 01/27/26

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Analysis,Budgeting,Leadership,Communication,Presentation Skills,Problem Solving,Data Analytics,Financial Modeling,Project Management,Accounting,Strategic Planning,Change Management,Team Collaboration,Process Improvement,Economic Modeling,Financial Reporting

About Xcel Energy

A leading energy provider, dedicated to excellence. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy to the eight states we serve: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas.

At Xcel Energy, we provide work that makes a difference, a team you can count on, opportunities to grow and rewards that help you thrive.

Ready to help power the future of energy? Visit jobs.xcelenergy.com to learn more.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Utilities

What you'll do

  • The Financial Consultant is responsible for providing strategic financial counsel and leadership, overseeing complex financial evaluations and analyses. They will also manage projects and develop business solutions while guiding Financial Analysts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Xcel Energy pay for a Financial Consultant - Summer?

Xcel Energy offers a competitive compensation package for the Financial Consultant - Summer role. The salary range is USD 85k - 100k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Financial Consultant - Summer do at Xcel Energy?

As a Financial Consultant - Summer at Xcel Energy, you will: the Financial Consultant is responsible for providing strategic financial counsel and leadership, overseeing complex financial evaluations and analyses. They will also manage projects and develop business solutions while guiding Financial Analysts..

Why join Xcel Energy as a Financial Consultant - Summer?

Xcel Energy is a leading Utilities company. The Financial Consultant - Summer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Financial Consultant - Summer position at Xcel Energy remote?

The Financial Consultant - Summer position at Xcel Energy is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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