Business Analyst

plains; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains is seeking a Business Analyst for the Treasury department in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on developing detailed forecasts that incorporate commercial agreements, macro outlooks, and key business assumptions to support strategic decisions for commercial leaders and senior management.

Responsibilities include timely variance reconciliation, preparing reports on financial and operational metrics by asset and business unit, and drafting presentations for corporate planning and investor

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 and strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and multi-task in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to develop forecasts incorporating commercial agreements and macro outlook.
• Reconcile monthly variances and present findings to commercial leaders and senior management.
• Generate reports summarizing 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.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Accounting on billing and forecasting of contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

Excel

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:

• 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)
• 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.

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

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.

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