Analyst Financial Planning CO2

Kinder Morgan•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Financial Analyst position is within Kinder Morgan’s CO2 and ETV business unit, which includes oilfields, a gas and power plant, transportation pipelines, and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plants. The analyst supports core financial planning activities, including forecasting, budgeting, monthly and quarterly reporting, consolidation, and analysis. The department currently operates on a hybrid schedule: in-office work Monday through Wednesday, with the opportunity to work remotely Thursday and Friday. The position may be filled at various levels commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Additional hours may be required, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis and planning.
Proven experience in financial modeling, budgets, and operational analysis.
Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statements.
Ability to understand, design, and create complex models.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA and Power Query.
Effective, concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to present financial insights to all levels of management.
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently develop creative solutions.
Ability to think critically and understand how financial figures interrelate.
Flexibility to work additional hours when required, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA.
Prior experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

Support preparation and consolidation of financial data and analysis for the bi-weekly forecast, month-end close, annual budget, Quarterly Business Review (QBR), Long-Range Outlook (LRO), and ad hoc assignments.
Maintain and update financial models to reflect current operating conditions and business needs.
Develop and maintain sensitivity and scenario analyses.
Analyze monthly financial results and monitor the accounting close process.
Research and consolidate variance explanations, and investigate drivers and anomalies.
Identify and implement financial process improvements while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Contribute to a financial planning application implementation by identifying process improvements, documenting requirements, and validating data integrity.
Interface with all levels of management to obtain data and information needed to complete duties.
Serve as a liaison between Corporate Financial Planning, Segment Accounting, Operations, and Commercial Groups.
Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by management.