Business Planning & Analysis Manager

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) Fuels Value Chain North is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decisions and operational efficiency in support of the Fuels Value Chain North Division. This position plays a prominent role in partnership with the commercial trading function to explain financial and commercial performance. The Manager will regularly interface with Fuels Value Chain North managers and staff, as well as personnel in the BP&A / Controllers organizations. Key responsibilities include analysis of results, developing monthly forecasts and the annual business plan, providing insightful financial analysis, and helping drive business performance through effective use of financial and commercial data. This position demands meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in every facet of the role, from data analysis to process optimization and reporting. This position will be based in Findlay, OH.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required. Majors in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred
Minimum 8 (eight) years of experience in Accounting or Finance required
Ability to develop a clear, actionable strategy and execution plan in support of an overall business vision/objective
Ability to communicate effectively and influence at the highest levels
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word required.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred
Proficiency in Power of BI is a desired

Responsibilities

Leads efforts to leverage financial, operational, and market data related to Clean Products to extract valuable business insights and drive performance outcomes
Provides detailed performance insights for North Division P&Ls, highlighting areas for improved performance and identifying opportunities to add incremental value
Tracks operational and market indicators to bridge current conditions to anticipated financial results explaining operational results leading to GAAP outcomes
Oversees the preparation of North division reporting packages, including comprehensive metrics reporting, analysis of business trends, forecast and business plan variances and doing so with a high degree of automation to enable time analyzing performance and less time preparing data
Leads effort to ensure accurate transfer pricing between the Refining organization and Clean Product Supply & Marketing divisions to ensure reliable internal reporting
Supports quarterly and annual external reporting, including earnings releases and earnings call support information
Develops and implements processes and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis, eliminating manual and non-value add processes. Utilizes advanced analytics and data visualization tools to communicate complex financial information clearly
Assists with ad hoc requests from the Commercial Organization, Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Investor Relations
Serves as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders, providing data-driven insights and analysis to support key decision-making processes across the business, and helps leaders make informed choices about operational and strategic initiatives
Identifies and assesses risks and opportunities that could impact operational and financial performance
Acts as a liaison between the operational organization and Finance/IT to ensure financial and accounting activities align with organizational needs
Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on financial goals and performance
Presents complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
Develops and maintain a high-performing BP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Sets clear goals and direction for the team, aligning with strategic pillars and organizational objectives
Monitors team performance and provide regular feedback to ensure achievement of organizational goals
Creates and implements a formal development program to enhance the team's business acumen and analytical skills
Allocates time to coaching and mentoring team members, supporting their professional growth and development