Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

NextDecade

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or related experience, ideally in the Energy sector.
  • Expertise in financial modeling and project management.
  • Familiarity with FP&A systems implementation is advantageous.
  • LNG industry experience considered a strong asset.
  • Deep understanding of financial systems integration and architecture.
  • Excellent communication skills for translating complex data into insights.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in SAP and planning tools like OneStream or Anaplan preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; advanced degrees or certifications like CPA/MBA are preferable.

Responsibilities

  • Own the annual operating budget and planning process including data gathering and analysis.
  • Conduct monthly actual vs budget analysis and provide commentary for RGLNG budgets.
  • Develop and maintain advanced Excel models for financial forecasting.
  • Support reporting and analysis as the organization transitions to operations.
  • Participate in the implementation and continuous improvement of FP&A systems.
  • Collaborate with department heads and senior management on strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare financial reports and executive presentations, including for the Board.
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
  • Mentor and manage FP&A Analysts.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with a mix of office and field work.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives within a high-impact energy project.
  • Collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork and leadership.
  • Accessible HR support for accommodations during the application process.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a strong role in supporting the financial planning and strategic initiatives of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project and NextDecade.

The Manager, FP&A is responsible for leading critical processes including elements of the RGLNG and NextDecade annual budgeting process, construction budget management, and supporting ongoing system implementation of FP&A platforms. This role will partner with business teams to analyze and provide insights on monthly performance and support strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own elements of the annual operating budget and plan process including assumptions, data gathering, consolidation, comparative analysis, and plan drafting and review
  • Responsible for monthly actual vs budget analysis and commentary for NextDecade and RGLNG budgets
  • Build, maintain and oversee advanced Excel models to support financial forecasting and scenario planning
  • Support expanded reporting and analysis related to growth and development of organization through transition to operations
  • Participate in FP&A and Accounting system implementation and maintenance, as needed, including continuous improvements and enhanced functionality as applicable, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reporting tools
  • Partner with department heads and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
  • Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and executive and Board-level presentations
  • Prepare ad-hoc analysis as applicable
  • Mentor and/or manage FP&A Analysts


REQUIREMENTS:

  • 6+ years of progressive FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Consulting, Corporate Development, or Economic Planning experience, preferably within the Energy sector.
  • Strong background in financial modeling
  • Experience in project management or team leadership
  • Experience implementing or managing FP&A systems is a plus
  • LNG industry experience is a plus
  • Strong understanding of financial systems architecture and integration
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with SAP, planning tools (e.g., OneStream, Anaplan or similar platform), and/or PowerBI preferred
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master's degree, CPA or MBA is a plus.

Travel Requirements:
    • Up to 10% travel may be required.


Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
• The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
• Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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