Midstream Financial Analyst

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Midstream Financial Analyst to join our Midstream & Marketing group. You will prepare and analyze financial reports and support close processes.

The role requires strong data analysis, forecasting experience, and the ability to collaborate across departments. You will work with dashboards, drive insights, and contribute to audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related Finance
• 3–5 years corporate accounting experience or 2–3 years public accounting
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience in Midstream, Marketing, Energy, or commodity-based businesses
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, outlook, or planning processes
• Inventory valuation or commodity margin analysis
• Independent thinker with accountability

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 vs outlook, budget, and prior periods; present drivers via dashboards
• Support monthly close with accruals, estimates, and tie-outs per accrual accounting
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items with Accounting
• Develop and enhance management reporting tools and automated analytics
• Collaborate with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data
• Assist with internal and external audits and other special projects

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data analysis

Forecasting

Inventory valuation knowledge

Independent thinking

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related Finance

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

SAP

Excel

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 Oxy Oxy 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 Midstream 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 activities
• Strong ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends in market data
• Conduct variance analysis compared to outlook, budget, and previous periods, and communicate key drivers to management using dashboards and visual summaries
• Support monthly close activities by handling accruals, estimates, and tie-outs, ensuring results accurately reflect operational activity in accordance with accrual accounting principles
• Maintain and review balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and work with Accounting to resolve issues promptly
• Develop, maintain, and enhance management reporting tools, including automated reports and analytics, to improve efficiency and provide deeper insights
• Working closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data
• Assisting with internal and external audit requests, as well as other special projects
• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related Finance degree
• 3-5 years Corporate Accounting Experience or 2-3 years of experience in Public Accounting
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines
• Prior experience in Midstream, Marketing, Energy, or Commodity-based businesses
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic
• Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions
• Exposure to forecasting, budget, outlook, or planning processes
• Experience with inventory valuation or commodity margin analysis
• Independent thinker with the ability to problem solve
• Takes accountability and strives to increase results
• Ability to work Overtime required for monthly closing activities

Desired Qualifications

• Midstream& Marketing Oil and Gas experience/background a plus
• Experience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plus
• SAP & Microsoft Excel experience a plus

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.

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.