Financial Analyst

Select Water Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

Select Chemistry’s Financial Analyst is a key member of the Operations Finance team, providing financial analysis, pricing support, business intelligence, and decision support to operations leadership. The analyst works closely with regional and corporate management to assess financial performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and provide actionable insights for business decisions. The position is a liaison between corporate Finance and Accounting and field operations, helping ensure operational activities and business decisions are accurately reflected in financial results and forecasts. The role includes recurring financial and operational reporting, such as Quarterly Business Review (QBR) materials, KPI reporting, weekly and monthly performance reporting, P&L analysis, pricing and margin analytics, forecasting, and market activity reporting. It provides exposure to senior leadership, including the EVP of Oilfield Chemicals and Corporate Vice Presidents, and an opportunity to develop broad business knowledge and skills for future leadership roles. The position works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in a climate-controlled indoor environment. It involves extended periods seated at a desk, a high degree of concentration in a busy area, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The company will provide adequate training and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in Power BI, including the ability to analyze large datasets and develop effective financial and operational reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
Basic to intermediate financial modeling skills, including forecasting, profitability analysis, scenario analysis, and financial statement analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, investigate performance drivers, and develop actionable recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to financial and operational audiences.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact effectively with senior management.
Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and interest in developing into positions of increasing responsibility and leadership.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods, concentrate in a busy area, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related analytical discipline.
MBA, CPA, another relevant advanced degree, or professional certification.
Strong interest in developing a career in the Energy sector, particularly Oil & Gas Services or Oilfield Chemicals.
Previous experience in Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Evaluate pricing requests and recommend pricing based on product costs, customer economics, competitive considerations, and targeted margins.
Analyze customer, product, and regional performance to identify pricing and margin improvement opportunities.
Analyze product, customer, and regional profitability and communicate opportunities for pricing improvement, cost reduction, and margin expansion to operations management.
Develop and maintain pricing and financial models showing the revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA effects of pricing decisions, cost changes, and commercial opportunities.
Monitor regional financial performance through weekly and monthly analysis of revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, SG&A, and EBITDA; identify drivers of actual results and significant variances.
Assist with financial forecasting and compare actual performance with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate expected financial impacts.
Prepare and improve recurring financial and operational reporting, including monthly P&L reviews, KPI reports, QBR materials, forecasts, and management presentations.
Develop financial tools, dashboards, and reports using Excel, Power BI, and other available data sources.
Monitor operating metrics, activity levels, market indicators, and industry trends, using internal and external information to help management understand business drivers and anticipate changes in regional performance.
Combine financial, operational, and market data from multiple sources to support commercial and operational decisions, translating analysis into clear conclusions and recommendations.
Build working relationships with regional operations teams and corporate Finance and Accounting, and identify ways corporate resources, analysis, or financial expertise can support field operations.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the Chemical Technologies business, including its customers, products, cost structure, operational drivers, and competitive environment, and apply that knowledge to improve forecasts and align financial and operating strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.