Senior Analyst - Business Performance & Finance

Chevron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron in Houston is seeking a Senior BP F Analyst to support finance and performance for the Technology, Projects & Execution (TP&E) organization. This role involves providing insights into operating expenses, financial forecasting, and engaging with leadership to drive decision-making.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position does not offer relocation and considers only local candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance/planning/performance analytics.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently evaluate financial and business impacts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operating expense performance.
• Support business planning and forecasting processes.
• Prepare materials for organization leadership forums.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Forecasting

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Senior BP F Analyst position through June 23rd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

The Senior Analyst – Business Performance & Finance (BPF) supports Chevron’s Technology, Projects & Execution (TP&E) organization, partnering closely organization leadership.

This role provides direct finance and performance support to leaders of two TP&E organizations, helping translate operating activity, cost drivers, and performance outcomes into clear, decision‑ready insight. The Senior BPF Analyst provides insight into operating expense (OPEX) performance, planning and forecasting, and initiative financial impact—turning data into clear, actionable guidance for senior leaders.

In this role, the Senior BPF Analyst regularly engages with organization Leadership Teams, supporting performance discussions, highlighting risks and opportunities, and ensuring leaders have a clear view of current performance and future outlooks. The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and plays a visible role in shaping decisions that influence safe operations, reliable execution, and cost discipline.

Key Responsibilities

OPEX & Performance Management

• Monitor and analyze operating expense performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate cost drivers and operational activity into clear insights for leadership decision‑making.

Planning & Forecasting

• Support business planning and forecasting processes, integrating operational assumptions into financial outlooks.
• Assist with scenario analysis, major changes, and sensitivity assessments.

Leadership Engagement

• Prepare materials and insights for organization leadership forums, including leadership team meetings.
• Clearly communicate financial and performance information to senior, non‑financial stakeholders.

Initiative & Value Support

• Support performance improvement initiatives through financial analysis, business case validation, and value tracking.
• Help ensure initiatives are accurately reflected in forecasts and performance reporting.

Governance & Quality

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency in reporting and analysis.
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to support sound financial controls and data integrity.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting accuracy, and performance insight.
• Contribute to building strong financial and performance management practices across supported organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance / planning / performance analytics.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders (finance, operations, technical or business teams) and operating effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to independently evaluate financial and business impacts, challenge assumptions, and apply appropriate analytical rigor to support decision‑making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the energy / oil & gas industry.
• MBA or other advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong financial modeling experience, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and business case evaluation to support investment and performance decisions.

Relocation Options

Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time‑limited Visa status for this position.