Financial Analyst

About the Role

At Centrus Energy Corp., we’re powering the future of clean energy — and we’re looking for a Financial Analyst who’s equal parts storyteller, strategist, and data detective. This role can be based in Oak Ridge, Piketon, or Bethesda, with a monthly trip to Piketon to stay close to the action. You’ll help connect the dots between operations, capital investments, and long-term growth — ensuring every dollar, especially capital activity, is captured, analyzed, and put to work driving smarter decisions. If you thrive on turning complex financial data into clear, compelling insights that influence big moves, this is your stage.

Responsibilities

• Build dynamic financial models and forecast growth opportunities.
• Ensure capital activity is accurately tracked and reflected across projects and initiatives.
• Evaluate investment returns and support capital planning.
• Automate data flows and design dashboards that make insights easy to act on.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate financial performance into strategic recommendations.
• Guide decisions that shape the future of Centrus through financial insights.
• Stay connected to on-the-ground operations through regular engagement with our Piketon site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, or business development.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) for data automation and forecasting.
• Expertise in Power BI (dashboards, DAX, Power Query, visualization best practices).
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of SQL for data extraction and integration.
• Proven track record building ROI, NPV, IRR, and DCF models.
• Experience tracking, analyzing, and reconciling capital activity across projects and financial systems.
• Exceptional communication skills to translate complex models into actionable insights.
• Ability to obtain (or already possess) a “Q” clearance.

Skills

• Analytical horsepower to turn big data into sharp financial insights.
• Strategic vision to model growth trajectories and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Collaboration skills to partner across Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Strategy.
• Communication finesse to present financial insights to executives, stakeholders, and board members.
• Technical creativity to build automated, cloud-based, data-driven financial systems.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked on M&A analysis, capital budgeting, or high-growth projects.
• Currently possesses a “Q” or “L” clearance (preferred).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This position requires a pre-employment background check, drug test, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.