Sr. Analyst, FP&A

NextDecade; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade in Houston is seeking an FP&A Senior Analyst to provide financial information and analysis to support the Rio Grande LNG project. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, monitor performance against plans, and present findings to senior leadership.

Key duties include monthly actual vs budget analysis for construction and operating budgets, building and maintaining financial models, driving efficiency in financial processes, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A, Accounting, Finance or similar role in energy
• LNG industry experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills for financial modeling, analysis and reporting
• Demonstrates quantitative, analytical, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a team and manage multiple projects to deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication with leadership
• Familiarity with SAP and Planful preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; Master's degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Monthly actual vs budget analysis for construction and operating budgets
• Create, maintain and update financial models to support financial modeling infrastructure
• Lead evaluation of financial processes to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Communicate and collaborate with leadership to support budgeting and reporting
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses, reports, and presentations as needed
• Participate in budget system implementation and maintenance

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

SAP

Planful

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Planful

SAP

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The FP&A Sr Analyst is part of a dynamic team and actively provides financial information and analysis to support multiple functions developing our Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead elements of the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor performance against financial plans, and present their findings and recommendations to key leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monthly actual vs budget analysis for construction and operating budgets.
• Create, maintain and update financial models to support the continued development of NextDecade's financial modeling infrastructure.
• Lead evaluation of financial processes to identify and implement changes to drive efficiency and accuracy improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate with leadership across the company to support the budgeting and reporting processes.
• Independently prepare ad-hoc analysis, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Participate in budget system implementation and maintenance as needed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, Finance or similar financial or business role within the energy industry.
• LNG industry experience preferred.
• Required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position:
• Welcomes working in a fast-paced, challenging, and diverse environment.
• Strong Excel skills for financial modeling, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrate quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills emphasizing attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work well within a team and manage several projects in a deadline-oriented environment with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present analysis results coherently and succinctly.
• Preferred experience with SAP and/or Planful
• Required education:
• 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar; master's degree a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% travel may be required

Work Environment

Work Environment This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

• The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.

• Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

• Safety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
• Honesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
• Transparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
• Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.