FP&A Planning Analyst: Data-Driven Forecasts & Dashboards

Tallgrass; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional to own expense forecasts, build consolidated views for variance analysis, and partner with unit leaders across the organization. You will maintain capital project forecasts and support monthly earnings and annual budgeting processes.

The role requires 1–3 years in FP&A or related fields, a finance/accounting background, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline required.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial services, FP&A or similar; energy industry a plus.
• Strong foundation in finance and accounting concepts; ability to analyze data.
• Proficient in MS Office; SQL, Power BI, and Oracle Cloud experience considered a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail; able to handle confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Own expense forecasts for assigned units and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Create consolidated views for variance analysis and management reviews.
• Maintain relationships with business unit owners and provide insights.
• Update capital project forecasts and perform variance analyses with project teams.
• Assist with monthly earnings, annual budgets, and long-range planning.
• Develop databases to track cost reporting and provide actionable insights.
• Design Power BI dashboards surfacing KPIs and trends for stakeholders.
• Support company-wide budgeting processes and monthly forecasting cycles.
• Ensure data quality checks, validation rules, and reconciliation procedures.
• Communicate clearly and maintain high attendance and performance levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Tallgrass is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional to own expense forecasts, build consolidated views for variance analysis, and partner with unit leaders across the organization. You will maintain capital project forecasts and support monthly earnings and annual budgeting processes.

The role requires 1–3 years in FP&A or related fields, a finance/accounting background, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI.