Business Analyst

Plains All American•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. This position will report to the Director of Financial Planning and have visibility to senior management. Analyst duties include, but are not limited to: Work with various stakeholders to develop detailed forecasts that incorporate all commercial agreements, macro-outlook and key business assumptions. Proactive and timely reconciliation of monthly variances and presentation of findings, analysis and market views, in a clear, concise and meaningful manner to commercial leaders and senior management. Generate reports to summarize key financial and operational metrics by asset and business unit, inclusive of pipeline, terminal and marketing businesses. Responsible for gathering input and drafting PowerPoint presentations to support strategic decision making. Develop financial analysis to communicate drivers of business performance. Analysis supports Corporate Planning & Reporting and Investor Relations functions. Work with Scheduling and Accounting groups to ensure accurate billing and forecasting of commercial agreements, including minimum volume commitments, acreage dedications, lease gathering and long-haul contracts. Resolve issues as needed. Assist commercial organization in other ad hoc analysis and work including investment analysis, acquisition support and other strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
1-3 years of work experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
Experience in business analysis and/or crude oil accounting.
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Detail-oriented and adhere to strict deadlines for all work products.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multi-task and change direction in a variety of workplace situations.
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

Work with various stakeholders to develop detailed forecasts that incorporate all commercial agreements, macro-outlook and key business assumptions.
Proactive and timely reconciliation of monthly variances and presentation of findings, analysis and market views, in a clear, concise and meaningful manner to commercial leaders and senior management.
Generate reports to summarize key financial and operational metrics by asset and business unit, inclusive of pipeline, terminal and marketing businesses.
Responsible for gathering input and drafting PowerPoint presentations to support strategic decision making.
Develop financial analysis to communicate drivers of business performance.
Analysis supports Corporate Planning & Reporting and Investor Relations functions.
Work with Scheduling and Accounting groups to ensure accurate billing and forecasting of commercial agreements, including minimum volume commitments, acreage dedications, lease gathering and long-haul contracts.
Resolve issues as needed.
Assist commercial organization in other ad hoc analysis and work including investment analysis, acquisition support and other strategic initiatives.