Financial Planning Analyst - CO2

Kinder Morgan•Houston, Texas

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Financial Analyst position resides within the Kinder Morgan CO2 and ETV business unit. The Kinder Morgan CO2 and ETV business unit consists of multiple oilfields, a gas and power plant, transportation pipelines, and multiple Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plants. In this role, the analyst will support core financial planning activities, including forecasting, budgeting, monthly/quarterly reporting, consolidation, and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
3+ years’ 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 and concise communication skills in both oral and written form
Comfortable presenting financial insights to all levels of management
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks effectively
Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently develop creative solutions
Ability to think critically and understand how the numbers interrelate

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA preferred
Prior experience in oil and gas industry preferred

Responsibilities

Support the preparation and consolidation of financial data and analysis for the bi-weekly forecast, month end close, annual budget, Quarterly Business Review (QBR), and Long-Range Outlook (LRO), plus ad hoc assignments and analysis.
Maintain and update financial models to reflect current operating conditions and business needs
Develop and maintain sensitivity and scenario analysis
Analyze monthly financial results and monitor the accounting close process
Research and consolidate variance explanations, investigate drivers and anomalies
Identify and implement financial process improvements while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Serve as a key contributor 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 necessary 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