Financial Analyst III or Senior

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking a Financial Analyst III or Senior in Houston. The role supports financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting, collaborating with business partners to understand drivers and provide insights for strategic decisions.

The position requires strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and excellent communication. Hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to analyze variances between forecast and actuals.
• Experience presenting financial results to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses.
• Support forecast drivers including EBITDA, capex, and volume profiles.
• Explain variances and communicate business impacts to stakeholders.
• Model opportunities, investments, and long-term commitments.
• Lead strategic planning and capital forecasting activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Presentations

Stakeholder communication

Financial planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or Master's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Financial Analyst III or Senior, you will support financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and analysis of actual and forecasted financial results. You will collaborate with business partners across the organization to understand financial drivers, evaluate opportunities, and provide insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. This role requires analytical thinking, sound judgment, creativity, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Prepare reports, forecasts, presentations, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Gather, support, and understand financial forecast drivers, including volume profiles, EBITDA, capital expenditures, and other key metrics.
• Perform financial analysis to validate forecast data and explain variances between forecasts and actual results.
• Analyze and communicate financial results, assumptions, risks, and business impacts to stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and modeling of business opportunities, capital investments, expansions, and long-term commitments.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, research, and recommend solutions, including process improvements and efficiencies.
• Coordinate annual strategic planning, vision planning, operating plans, and capital forecasting activities.
• Lead projects and prepare and deliver financial presentations and recommendations to leadership appropriate to experience level.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Financial Analyst III
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in financial analysis.
  • Preferred: Master's degree and/or CPA.
• Financial Analyst Sr.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in financial analysis.
  • Preferred: Ten (10) or more years of diverse financial experience and CPA or PMP certification.

Other Requirements

• Experience analyzing and communicating financial results, forecasts, and business impacts.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with business partners across the organization.
• Previous experience presenting financial analysis to leadership is preferred, with scope and complexity commensurate with level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety as a core value.

*This position may be filled at either the Financial Analyst III or Financial Analyst Sr. level based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

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Here's a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.