Midstream Finance Analyst: Data-Driven Energy Markets

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston seeks a Midstream Financial Analyst to support monthly closes, reporting, and variance analysis. The role emphasizes data interpretation, forecasting, and collaboration across departments to improve management insights.

The ideal candidate holds a finance or accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, plus experience with SQL, Python, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance field required.
• 3–5 years corporate accounting experience or 2–3 years public accounting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to interpret data.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Midstream & Marketing.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate drivers to management using dashboards.
• Support monthly close with accruals, estimates, and tie-outs.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Develop and enhance management reporting tools and analytics.
• Assist with audits and special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Forecasting

Inventory analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related Finance

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau/Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston seeks a Midstream Financial Analyst to support monthly closes, reporting, and variance analysis. The role emphasizes data interpretation, forecasting, and collaboration across departments to improve management insights.

The ideal candidate holds a finance or accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, plus experience with SQL, Python, and BI tools.