Business Intelligence Analyst

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellbeing and health resources

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a Cost Controls Analyst to establish and optimize cost and project controls across Post-Stim projects. You will guide execution teams, perform budgeting and variance analysis, and develop advanced Excel models for budgeting and KPI measurement.

The role requires strong SQL skills, Power BI/Spotfire capabilities, and excellent communication to support cross‑functional teams. This position is based in Houston with a focus on delivering accurate, data‑driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost control/financial analysis/project controls or related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, data modeling).
• Strong technical skills: SQL querying, Power BI/Spotfire, data analysis, interpretation, and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and improve cost and project controls systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct detailed cost, financial, and variance analysis to support EP&P and Post-Stim teams.
• Support Post-Stim execution with AFE creation/revisions, cost estimating, planning, contracting, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Develop advanced Excel models and analytical frameworks for budgeting, forecasting, KPI measurement, and cost reporting.
• Write, maintain, and optimize SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets from enterprise systems.
• Create automated dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI or Spotfire for real‑time visibility into performance.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and performance reports.
• Analyze KPIs and investigate deviations to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cost and financial data ensuring accuracy and data integrity across systems.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Spotfire

Job description

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What role you will play on our team

The Cost Controls Analyst will be responsible for establishing and implementing cost / project controls system, provide guidance and consultation to execution team, and perform cost and budgetary analysis, among other functions for Post-Stim projects.This person must be a self-starter and should have excellent communications and organizational skills, team-building know-how and project execution experience utilizing project controls and budgetary systems.

What you will do

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve cost and project controls systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct detailed cost, financial, and variance analysis to support Execution Planning & Performance (EP&P) and Post-Stim execution teams.
• Support Post-Stim execution teams with AFE creation/revisions, cost estimating, planning, contracting, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Develop advanced Excel models and analytical frameworks to support budgeting, forecasting, KPI measurement, and cost reporting.
• Write, maintain, and optimize SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze large datasets from enterprise systems.
• Create automated dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Spotfire, or similar platforms to provide real‑time visibility into project and financial performance.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and performance reports.
• Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and investigate cost deviations to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cost and financial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and data integrity across systems.
• Provide data‑driven insights to identify business challenges, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Perform additional duties or analysis projects as assigned.

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, data modeling).
• Strong technical skills, including:
  • SQL for querying, data extraction, and validation
  • Power BI, Spotfire, or similar BI tools
  • Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and produce accurate forecasts and insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical information for various audiences.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven collaboration and leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co‑venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

Job ID: 109071

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