Business Planning & Analysis Manager

drive for MPC; Findlay, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Findlay, OH-based MPC seeks a Manager of Business Planning & Analysis for the Fuels Value Chain North to oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis enabling strategic decisions and operational efficiency. You will partner with commercial trading to explain performance and drive value.

The role requires attention to detail, automation of reporting, and collaboration across Finance, IT, and business teams. Leadership of a BP&A team is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA, CFA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong ability to develop strategy and execution plans.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence at senior levels.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Power BI proficiency desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial insights and analysis for the Fuels Value Chain North.
• Oversees monthly forecasts, the annual plan, and GAAP reporting.
• Automates reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborates with commercial trading and IT Finance stakeholders.
• Mentors and develops the BP&A team.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Job description

## Business Planning & Analysis ManagerApply: Findlay, Ohio: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 7, 2026 (5 days left to apply): 00024460# **An exciting career awaits you**At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Manager of Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) Fuels Value Chain North is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decisions and operational efficiency in support of the Fuels Value Chain North Division. This position plays a prominent role in partnership with the commercial trading function to explain financial and commercial performance. The Manager will regularly interface with Fuels Value Chain North managers and staff, as well as personnel in the BP&A / Controllers organizations.Key responsibilities include analysis of results, developing monthly forecasts and the annual business plan, providing insightful financial analysis, and helping drive business performance through effective use of financial and commercial data. This position demands meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in every facet of the role, from data analysis to process optimization and reporting. This position will be based in Findlay, OH. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Financial Insights & Analysis:*** Leads efforts to leverage financial, operational, and market data related to Clean Products to extract valuable business insights and drive performance outcomes* Provides detailed performance insights for North Division P&Ls, highlighting areas for improved performance and identifying opportunities to add incremental value* Tracks operational and market indicators to bridge current conditions to anticipated financial results explaining operational results leading to GAAP outcomes* Oversees the preparation of North division reporting packages, including comprehensive metrics reporting, analysis of business trends, forecast and business plan variances and doing so with a high degree of automation to enable time analyzing performance and less time preparing data* Leads effort to ensure accurate transfer pricing between the Refining organization and Clean Product Supply & Marketing divisions to ensure reliable internal reporting* Supports quarterly and annual external reporting, including earnings releases and earnings call support information* Develops and implements processes and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis, eliminating manual and non-value add processes. Utilizes advanced analytics and data visualization tools to communicate complex financial information clearly* Assists with ad hoc requests from the Commercial Organization, Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Investor Relations **Advisory & Support:*** Serves as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders, providing data-driven insights and analysis to support key decision-making processes across the business, and helps leaders make informed choices about operational and strategic initiatives* Identifies and assesses risks and opportunities that could impact operational and financial performance **Collaboration & Communication:*** Acts as a liaison between the operational organization and Finance/IT to ensure financial and accounting activities align with organizational needs* Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on financial goals and performance* Presents complex financial information in a clear and concise manner **Team Leadership and Development:*** Develops and maintain a high-performing BP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement* Sets clear goals and direction for the team, aligning with strategic pillars and organizational objectives* Monitors team performance and provide regular feedback to ensure achievement of organizational goals* Creates and implements a formal development program to enhance the team's business acumen and analytical skills* Allocates time to coaching and mentoring team members, supporting their professional growth and development **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor's degree is required. Majors in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred* MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred* Minimum 8 (eight) years of experience in Accounting or Finance required* Ability to develop a clear, actionable strategy and execution plan in support of an overall business vision/objective* Ability to communicate effectively and influence at the highest levels* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word required. Proficiency in Power of BI is a desired