Financial Planning Analyst

Expand Energy•Spring, TX

About The Position

The position is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis activities. This role partners with business leaders to analyze financial performance, develop forecasts, evaluate business opportunities, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. The role leverages financial models, reporting tools, and data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that drive business value.

Requirements

Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and business performance metrics
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and model development
Experience with financial planning and reporting systems
Enhanced presentation, analytical and multitasking abilities
Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams
Minimum: High school diploma or GED
Minimum: 8 years related work experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Finance, Accounting or related field
Master’s degree - from accredited university - Finance, Accounting or related field
E&P and Marketing industry experience, preferred
Understanding commodity price risk, hedging impacts, and sensitivity analysis, preferred
Experience maintaining enterprise planning models supporting multiple subsidiaries/business units, preferred
Knowledge of KPIs – Breakeven, FCF/DAS, ROCE, preferred
Experience building driver-based forecasting models, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range business plans
Analyze actual financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying key drivers and variances
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes
Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple systems and sources
Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business risks and opportunities
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and planning processes
Facilitates cross-functional initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding needed to identify and bring awareness of business impacts and to ensure efficiencies are optimized at the corporate level
Examines reports for all related activities sent to senior management and makes recommendations as necessary to optimize portfolio performance
Performs other duties as assigned