Financial Planning Analyst

Expand Energy

$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years related work experience
  • Knowledge of E&P and Marketing industry preferred
  • Understanding of commodity price risk and hedging impacts preferred
  • Experience with enterprise planning models for multiple business units preferred
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining annual budgets and long-range business plans
  • Analyze financial results against budget and prior performances to identify variances
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations on a recurring and ad hoc basis
  • Support the financial planning processes monthly, quarterly, and annually
  • Consolidate and validate data from multiple financial systems
  • Perform scenario analysis to assess risks and opportunities
  • Facilitate cross-functional initiatives for comprehensive business impact assessment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement in financial reporting and planning processes
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for professional development in a strategic financial role
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The position is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis activities. This role partners with business leaders to analyze financial performance, develop forecasts, evaluate business opportunities, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. The role leverages financial models, reporting tools, and data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that drive business value.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range business plans
  • Analyze actual financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying key drivers and variances
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes
  • Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple systems and sources
  • Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business risks and opportunities
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and planning processes
  • Facilitates cross-functional initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding needed to identify and bring awareness of business impacts and to ensure efficiencies are optimized at the corporate level
  • Examines reports for all related activities sent to senior management and makes recommendations as necessary to optimize portfolio performance
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Job Specific Skills

  • Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and business performance metrics
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and model development
  • Experience with financial planning and reporting systems
  • Enhanced presentation, analytical and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams


Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - Finance, Accounting or related field

Preferred: Master's degree - from accredited university - Finance, Accounting or related field

Experience

Minimum: 8 years related work experience

  • E&P and Marketing industry experience, preferred
  • Understanding commodity price risk, hedging impacts, and sensitivity analysis, preferred
  • Experience maintaining enterprise planning models supporting multiple subsidiaries/business units, preferred
  • Knowledge of KPIs - Breakeven, FCF/DAS, ROCE, preferred
  • Experience building driver-based forecasting models, preferred

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