Senior BP&A Analyst - Specialty Products
About The Position
The Business Planning and Analysis (BP&A) team is responsible for capturing, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting financial and operational data in support of the Specialty Products (including Asphalt, Petrochemicals, and Petroleum Coke/Sulfur) commercial organization. Primary responsibilities for this role center around supporting the Asphalt Value Chain and driving R&M financial analytics of actual results, in support of MPC’s digital modernization agenda. The role will interface with the Asphalt & commercial team and will utilize and support the newly developed Asphalt Suite tool and data visualizations as needed by the business and BP&A. The Analyst will regularly interface with senior leaders, managers, and staff as well as personnel in the BP&A, Commercial, IT, and Accounting organizations. This position will report to the Director, Specialty Products BP&A and be based in the Findlay, OH office.
Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate degree Business, Finance, or Accounting required or related discipline is preferred
- Six (6) years in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- SAP and Right-Angle experience preferred
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
- Experience with analytical tools such as Power BI is preferred
Nice To Haves
- Ability to multitask
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong collaborative skills
- Adaptability
- Authentic Communicator
- Building Trust
- Business Acumen
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Critical Thinking
- Ongoing Learning & Self-Development
- Positive Attitude
- Relationship Building
- Results Driven
Responsibilities
- Run monthly Asphalt Metrics: generate and analyze monthly performance metrics, including supporting input analytics such as values based on Poten index.
- Interface with IT as needed to maintain the new Asphalt Suite tool and associated reports.
- Assist in development of digital modernization tools & processes for Specialty Products, leveraging the Insights & Discovery Platform and Power BI visualization tool.
- Work with IT Analytics & Innovation team to design, develop, and generate data visualizations that utilize the Asphalt Suite and I&DP datalake to help generate performance insights and support commentary.
- Maintain Asphalt Suite data including asphalt raw material (additive) cost, market index cost, product differentials, truck rack differentials, and other adjustments
- Own Specialty Products distribution cost reporting including barge, rail, truck, and pipeline costs for the Asphalt, Petcoke & Sulfur, and Petrochemicals.
- Partner with commercial business leaders to drive insights on optimal cost structure for Asphalt business.
- Represent BP&A as part of a team supporting all Refining & Marketing (R&M) financial reporting initiatives.
- Compile, analyze and report on a variety of Specialty Products performance metrics and internal/external reports (e.g., EIA weekly and monthly reporting, Asphalt Institute annual reporting, etc.)
- Collaborate (act as lead resource) with other BP&A Analysts to support monthly analytics and commentary based on the asphalt business results
- Support ad-hoc financial, operational analyses & marketing reports/website maintenance
- Provide business continuity support for other BP&A team members
Benefits
- access to health, vision, and dental insurance
- paid time off
- 401k matching program
- paid parental leave
- educational reimbursement
- discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
