The Senior Manager provides both leadership and direct execution in margin and forecast modeling for the Downstream Logistics and Transportation business units. This role works closely with cross-functional partners, including Commercial, Accounting, Operations, and Scheduling, to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, deliver analytical insights to executive management, and resolve complex commercial and accounting issues. As a working manager, the Senior Manager not only leads the analyst team but also maintains direct involvement in modeling, long-range planning, validation, and problem-solving to support both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning process, partnering with business leaders to align financial targets with strategic priorities and operational capabilities
• Develop, maintain, and govern financial models that support planning, forecasting, margin analysis, and business performance
• Translate commercial activity, operational assumptions, and market factors into financial forecasts and actionable business insights
• Partner with Commercial, Accounting, Operations, and Scheduling to align financial plans with business activity and strategic priorities
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, including volume, margin, and operating assumption updates
• Perform detailed variance analysis across actuals, budget, and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including executive-level presentations and performance commentary
• Support leadership with scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and ad hoc analysis to evaluate strategic and operational decisions
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators that measure financial, commercial, and operational performance
• Drive improvements in forecasting, reporting, and planning processes through enhanced controls, automation, and standardization
• Oversee development of dashboards, reporting tools, and data infrastructure to improve visibility and decision-making
• Provide financial insight and analytical support for business initiatives, growth opportunities, and performance improvement efforts
• Lead, mentor, and develop analysts, setting clear expectations for strong analytical discipline and attention to detail
• Proactively identify trends, issues, and performance gaps, and help drive corrective action with business partners
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in FP&A or related financial planning roles, preferably within energy, Downstream NGL's
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and large dataset management
• Experience preparing management reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level presentations
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational information and translate findings into clear business recommendations
• Strong business judgement and financial insight with the ability to connect financial results to commercial and operational drivers
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels of leadership
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and highly accountable, with a hands-on approach to execution and continuous improvement
• Regular and reliable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of planning, forecasting, and performance management within the energy or midstream sector
• Experience with long-range planning, scenario modeling, and business case evaluation
• Familiarity with reporting and planning tools such as Power BI, OneStream, RightAngle, or similar systems
• Experience leading or developing teams in a cross-functional finance environment
