Financial Planning Analyst

Expand Energy; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy, based in Houston, seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. You will partner with business leaders to analyze performance, develop forecasts, and provide insights that inform decisions.

The role uses financial models and data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that drive value. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum: 8 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range business plans.
• Analyze actual results vs budget/forecast/prior year; identify key drivers and variances.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes.
• Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple systems and sources.
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement in financial reporting and forecasting accuracy.
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives to understand business impacts and optimize corporate-level efficiencies.
• Examine reports and make recommendations to optimize portfolio performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise planning systems

Job description

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

The position is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis activities. This role partners with business leaders to analyze financial performance, develop forecasts, evaluate business opportunities, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. The role leverages financial models, reporting tools, and data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that drive business value.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range business plans
• Analyze actual financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying key drivers and variances
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes
• Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple systems and sources
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business risks and opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and planning processes
• Facilitates cross-functional initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding needed to identify and bring awareness of business impacts and to ensure efficiencies are optimized at the corporate level
• Examines reports for all related activities sent to senior management and makes recommendations as necessary to optimize portfolio performance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and business performance metrics
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and model development
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems
• Enhanced presentation, analytical and multitasking abilities
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Finance, Accounting or related field

Preferred: Master’s degree - from accredited university - Finance, Accounting or related field

Experience

Minimum: 8 years related work experience

• E&P and Marketing industry experience, preferred
• Understanding commodity price risk, hedging impacts, and sensitivity analysis, preferred
• Experience maintaining enterprise planning models supporting multiple subsidiaries/business units, preferred
• Knowledge of KPIs – Breakeven, FCF/DAS, ROCE, preferred
• Experience building driver-based forecasting models, preferred

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.

Nearest Major Market:

Houston

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