Sr Financial Analyst

Chesapeake Energy; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy Corporation is seeking an advanced-level finance professional to define, analyze, and interpret financial information that supports the corporate finance department and strategic planning based on business needs.

The role includes planning for commercial and marketing forecasting, participation in GA processes, IT/system support and integration, and development of annual budgets and long-range plans, with emphasis on driving performance through thorough financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and business performance metrics.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and model development.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems.
• Enhanced presentation, analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.

Responsibilities

• The Planning role supports the commercial and marketing forecasting/planning for the organization.
• This role also helps with Corporate planning functions including G&A processes, IT/system support and integration, peer comparison analysis and financial modeling.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range business plans
• Analyze actual financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying key drivers and variances
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes
• Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple systems and sources
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and planning processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Financial modeling

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial planning systems

Job description

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

This advanced level position is responsible for defining, analyzing and interpreting financial information in order to support the company's corporate finance department or the corporate and strategic planning functions depending on business needs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• The Planning role supports the commercial and marketing forecasting/planning for the organization.
• This role also helps with Corporate planning functions including G&A processes, IT/system support and integration, peer comparison analysis and financial modeling.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range business plans
• Analyze actual financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying key drivers and variances
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes
• Consolidate and validate financial data from multiple systems and sources
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and planning processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and business performance metrics
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and model development
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems
• Enhanced presentation, analytical and multitasking abilities
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience

Minimum: 5 years related work experience

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.