Financial Analyst

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Financial Analyst for the Midstream & Marketing group. The role focuses on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, with emphasis on analysis of midstream activities and market trends.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of corporate accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with forecasting and budgeting. Experience with data tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau/Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years corporate accounting experience (or 2–3 years in public accounting).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in Midstream, Marketing, Energy, or commodity-based businesses.
• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, outlook, or planning processes.
• Experience with inventory valuation or commodity margin analysis.
• Independent thinker with problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to work overtime during monthly close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with emphasis on Midstream & Marketing activities.
• Interpret large datasets and identify trends in market data.
• Conduct variance analysis against outlook, budget, and prior periods and communicate drivers to management using dashboards.
• Support monthly close activities with accruals, estimates, and tie-outs to reflect operational activity.
• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items with Accounting.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance management reporting tools and dashboards.
• Record and analyze financial data in collaboration with other departments.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and special projects.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Forecasting

Inventory/margin analysis

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau/Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Oxy produces , markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit OxyOxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Financial Analyst within our Midstream & Marketing group based in Houston, TX .Key Responsibilities:Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statement and balance sheet analysis, with an emphasis on Midstream & Marketing activitiesStrong ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends in market dataConduct variance analysis compared to outlook, budget, and previous periods, and communicate key drivers to management using dashboards and visual summariesSupport monthly close activities by handling accruals, estimates, and tie-outs, ensuring results accurately reflect operational activity in accordance with accrual accounting principlesMaintain and review balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and work with Accounting to resolve issues promptlyDevelop, maintain, and enhance management reporting tools, including automated reports and analytics to improve efficiency and provide deeper insightsWorking closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial dataAssisting with internal and external audit requests, as well as other special projectsOther duties as requiredRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree3 to 5 years Corporate Accounting Experience (would consider 2-3 years of Public Accounting)Strong analytical and communication skillsAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlinesPrior experience in Midstream, Marketing, Energy, or Commodity-based businessesSelf-motivated and strong work ethicAbility to analyze data and reach own conclusionsExposure to forecasting, budget, outlook, or planning processesExperience with inventory valuation or commodity margin analysisIndependent thinker with the ability to problem solveTakes accountability and strives to increase resultsAbility to work Overtime required for monthly closing activitiesDesired Qualifications:Midstream& Marketing Oil and Gas experience/background a plusExperience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plusSAP & Microsoft Excel experience a plusRelocation will not be provided.Recruitment FraudIt has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.