Lead Analyst / Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis
Cheniere Energy•Houston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
POSITION OVERVIEW The Lead Analyst / Advisor, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) reports to the Director, FP&A and will support the team in developing, implementing and tracking various financial analysis initiatives. This includes leading the analysis and building of reports, presentations and other materials for review by the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, with the final product ultimately being distributed to the VP, Financial Planning, SVP, Finance & Treasury, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Management and Board of Directors.
Requirements
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in conducting financial analysis and preparing managerial reports
- Substantial knowledge of financial analysis techniques and modeling is required for this role
- Working knowledge of Hyperion, project management practices, and the energy industry
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Advanced computer skills in Excel and PowerPoint, along with the ability to learn new applications
- Proven ability to execute multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy and high attention to detail
- Must be able to work under deadline pressure
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or in active pursuit of certification, is required
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in progressive finance and accounting positions (for Lead Analyst)
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in progressive finance and accounting positions (for Advisor)
- Public accounting experience is highly preferred
- Oracle and Hyperion systems experience
Nice To Haves
- Hyperion and project management will be beneficial
- Masters of Accounting and/or MBA is preferred
Responsibilities
- Produce and enhance quality of monthly and quarterly Management Reporting Packages (MRP), Board of Director, and Compensation Committee materials
- Build and maintain robust corporate financial models utilizing data queries and key spreadsheets using advanced excel skills
- Perform analysis between actuals, budget and forecast from GAAP and non-GAAP perspective on a regular basis (i.e. monthly and quarterly)
- Coordinate with various departments across the company to effectively capture forecast and budget information in Hyperion Planning and ensure consistency of information amongst Finance & Treasury
- Create ad hoc and sensitivity analysis for Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, Net Income, and Balance Sheet
- Assist with development of annual budget and monthly forecast processes from both GAAP and non-GAAP perspective
- Identify opportunities and execute improvements to processes to drive alignment with various business development and growth initiatives, applying financial analysis advanced knowledge
- Support the company-wide effort of developing and implementing various financial software initiatives
Benefits
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
