Senior BP&A Analyst - Consolidations

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior BP&A Analyst on the R&M Consolidations team reports and analyzes financial results within the Refining & Marketing segment. The role focuses on understanding and explaining gross margin drivers and capture, connecting operational and market dynamics with financial outcomes, and sharing insights with the Executive Leadership Team. The analyst is a main contact for the BP&A organization and Investor Relations, supporting strategic decisions and financial transparency. The position works within a team of analysts and may also contribute to income and cash flow forecasting and business planning as needed, based on the successful candidate’s skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Six years in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience in financial forecasting, business planning, and scenario modeling within the refining or related industries.
Independent, proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to identify key drivers and variances.
Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional certification.
Familiarity with and understanding of R&M accounting standards and income statement reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, collaborating within BP&A and across internal departments to communicate results and insights to the Executive Leadership Team.
Identify key operational and financial drivers of margin and EBITDA results and explain variances relative to expectations and forecasts.
Analyze financial results for macro trends and comparisons with historical periods, and prepare narratives for senior leaders, including the CFO and CEO.
Serve as a point of contact for BP&A and Investor Relations analysts, explaining external metrics such as capture, operating expenses, gross margin, inventory effects, working capital, and cash flow.
Coordinate and maintain consolidated and regional Market Metrics assumptions, pricing, reporting, and analysis with Investor Relations analysts.
Cross-train to contribute to income and cash flow forecasting and coordinate quarterly guidance processes with Investor Relations based on forecasted operational and financial outlooks.
Identify, propose, and implement action plans to resolve or improve complex internal processes and issues.
Support and mentor other team members, particularly those with less experience.