Lead Financial Analyst - Planning & Performance

Motiva Enterprises LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. Position Overview: The Lead Financial Analyst - Planning & Performance is responsible for supporting and assisting the Planning and Performance Sr Manager in all Planning and Reporting activities for Motiva. This includes internal and external reporting, business planning and forecasting, annual performance scorecard preparation and analysis, and quarterly Board of Director meetings. The lead analyst will interact with the executive leadership team, Aramco teams, and other business departments to provide meaningful reporting and analysis. This person should be a self-starter who can work independently, work as part of a team, and lead cross-functional teams. The lead analyst will be an excellent communicator, broad thinker, and problem solver in addition to having strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. The lead analyst must also have an ability to identify and implement improvements that lead to increased efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field preferred
7+ years of accounting, finance, or planning and reporting related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Self-motivated with strong prioritization, time management, and organization skills
High attention to detail with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in all communications
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
Ability to relate well to others, both internally and externally, and to build effective business relationships
Working knowledge of financial systems including SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Anaplan, or similar tools
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting executive leadership, Board of Directors materials, or senior-level performance reporting
Experience in the energy, refining, chemicals, or manufacturing industry preferred
Prior experience partnering with global or parent-company stakeholders, including exposure to complex reporting requirements
Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, automation, or reporting efficiencies
Strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear, executive-ready insights

Responsibilities

Support the annual Business Plan process, including financial analysis, trend evaluation, and providing constructive challenge to business segments to ensure accuracy and consistency
Partner with business units and functions to deliver reporting requirements, including earnings letters, mid-year and year-end accountability reports, weekly highlights, and unusual event reporting.
Serve as a primary interface between Motiva and Aramco stakeholders for financial and operational data reporting requirements, including responding to inquiries and ensuring alignment
Support preparation of quarterly Board of Directors materials, townhalls, and stewardship review packages, including clear analysis of actual results versus plan and forecast
Prepare short-term and long-term scorecard calculations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established controls
Support ad hoc projects or special analysis as requested to drive insights, improve business processes, and support decision-making
Prepare and maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures for contingency planning
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process enhancements
Manage multiple high priority deliverables simultaneously
Proactively identify issues and provide recommended solutions
Maintain strong working knowledge of financial data, systems, and reporting tools
Performs other duties as assigned