Senior Financial Analyst

Navigator Energy Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigator Energy Services in Houston is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive analytical evaluations across our midstream oil and gas operations, partnering with Engineering, Operations and Business Development to deliver actionable insights.

You will develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning, prepare executive reporting, and support capital allocation decisions, mergers, and due diligence, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive financial analysis experience in energy, oil & gas, or midstream.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities with cross-functional influence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range strategic planning.
• Develop materials including GIS maps to support project decisions.
• Analyze monthly results and KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Evaluate operating performance, capital spend, and project returns for senior leaders.
• Prepare executive reporting, variance analyses, and board materials.
• Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital allocation planning.
• Contribute to due diligence and valuation modeling for transactions.
• Understand commodity markets, pricing impacts, and operating cost structures.
• Manage data sourcing vendor relationships and contracting.
• Recommend process improvements to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a financial liaison between Engineering, Operations, and Business Development.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the job

Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of Navigator’s Finance team, responsible for driving analytical evaluations of the company’s critical transactions, overall financial planning, and reporting across our midstream oil and gas operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to deliver actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial modeling expertise, a deep understanding of the energy industry, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range strategic planning.
• Development of key materials, including detailed GIS maps, in support of project and tactical decisions.
• Analyze monthly results and key performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support department leaders in evaluating operating performance, capital spend, and project returns.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages, variance analyses, and board presentations.
• Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital allocation planning.
• Contribute to due diligence and valuation modeling for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of commodity markets, pricing impacts, and operating cost structures.
• Manage data sourcing vendor relationships and contracting
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in reporting.
• Serve as a financial liaison between Engineering, Operations, and Business Development, ensuring alignment across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably within the oil & gas, energy, or midstream sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Sees the big picture and provides insights that drive business performance.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of complex financial modeling with familiarity of midstream oil and gas financial drivers and metrics.
• Partnership: Builds trusted relationships across departments and levels of the organization.
• Accuracy & Integrity: Maintains the highest standards of financial reporting and compliance.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities to add value and streamline processes.