Business Analyst

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains in Houston seeks a Business Analyst in the Treasury department. You will forecast revenue and costs, reconcile variances, and present market views to senior management. The role focuses on pipeline, terminal, and marketing assets with data-driven decision support.

Ideal candidates hold a finance-related degree with 1–3 years of oil and gas experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical and communication abilities. A supportive benefits package is available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to develop detailed forecasts incorporating commercial agreements, macro outlook and key business assumptions.
• Reconcile monthly variances and present findings to commercial leaders and senior management.
• Generate reports to summarize financial and operational metrics by asset and business unit.
• Draft PowerPoint presentations to support strategic decision making.
• Develop financial analyses to communicate drivers of business performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field

Job description

Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

POSITION: Business Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Treasury

LOCATION: Houston, Texas

Essential Functions:

Analyst duties include, but are not limited to: Work with various stakeholders to develop detailed forecasts that incorporate all commercial agreements, macro-outlook and key business assumptions. Proactive and timely reconciliation of monthly variances and presentation of findings, analysis and market views, in a clear, concise and meaningful manner to commercial leaders and senior management. Generate reports to summarize key financial and operational metrics by asset and business unit, inclusive of pipeline, terminal and marketing businesses. Responsible for gathering input and drafting PowerPoint presentations to support strategic decision making. Develop financial analysis to communicate drivers of business performance. Analysis supports Corporate Planning & Reporting and Investor Relations functions. Work with Scheduling and Accounting groups to ensure accurate billing and forecasting of commercial agreements, including minimum volume commitments, acreage dedications, lease gathering and long-haul contracts. Resolve issues as needed. Assist commercial organization in other ad hoc analysis and work including investment analysis, acquisition support and other strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field. 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will have experience in business analysis and/or crude oil accounting. Must have advanced Excel skills as well as strong analytical and communication skills. Must be detail-oriented and adhere to strict deadlines for all work products. The ability to manage competing priorities, multi-task and change direction in a variety of workplace situations.

#Plains The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking. Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks. Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure.

At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team.

• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
• Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we use .
• Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.