Strategic Finance Director

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation seeks a Strategic Finance Director to lead the strategic finance function for MPC or MPLX segments, advising the CEO, CFO, and senior leaders. You will develop complex financial models, evaluate growth initiatives, and guide capital allocation decisions to maximize enterprise value.

The role oversees the AR process for investments over $5 million, collaborates across Finance, Strategy, Tax, Treasury, and Accounting, and builds a high-performing analytics-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting required.
• 12+ years of work experience in finance, economics, or accounting required.
• Experience with financial modeling and/or analytical analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs MPC/MPLX Strategic Finance Business Unit and interfaces with executive management.
• Leads development of complex financial models and investment evaluations.
• Oversees the Authorization Request (AR) process for investments over $5 MM.
• Collaborates with consultants, advisors and investment banks on project engagements.
• Coordinates investment activities with Business Development, Strategy, and Treasury, among others.

Skills

Strategic finance

Leadership

Financial modeling

M&A analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary

The Strategic Finance Director leads the strategic finance function for then MPC or MPLX business segment, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, including the CEO, CFO, and senior business leaders. The role provides financial leadership and analytical oversight for major growth initiatives, capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and portfolio optimization activities. Responsible for developing complex financial models, evaluating investment opportunities, assessing risk and return, and guiding capital allocation decisions, this position ensures investment recommendations align with enterprise strategy and financial objectives. The Director also oversees the Authorization Request (AR) process for significant capital investments and provides ongoing monitoring of approved projects to enhance financial performance and value realization. As a recognized subject matter expert in strategic finance, the Director collaborates across Business Development, Strategy, Operations, Treasury, Economics, Tax, Accounting, Credit, Insurance, and Planning organizations to drive informed decision-making and enterprise value creation. The role leads a high-performing team of finance professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while fostering advanced analytical capabilities and business acumen. Through rigorous risk assessment methodologies, including scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and Monte Carlo modeling, the Director delivers actionable insights that support long-term strategic planning, investment governance, and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the MPC or MPLX Strategic Finance Business Unit and interacts frequently with executive management, including CEO and CFO, manages the relationship with the MPC or MPLX Business Development, Strategy and Operating Business Unit groups in modeling and analytics related to growth initiatives and investments including all capital deployment, including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, joint ventures, portfolio assessment analytics and capital allocation and reporting
• Supports organizational leaders in executing the organization’s short and long term financial strategies that align with the overall business and enterprise objectives. Key trusted business partner that identifies associated risks and opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
• Oversight for the Authorization Request (AR) process which entails systematic evaluation of all investments over $5 MM within the MPC or MPLX segment, responsible for the review and submission for approval to senior management or the Board of Directors for the approval of such projects. Is responsible for post capital project approval for ongoing monitoring and analysis of key project drivers and metrics through the construction and development phases.
• Supports financial and modeling discussions with consultants, advisors andinvestment banks on specific project engagements.
• Responsible for coordinating and aligning investment activities with Business Development, Strategy, Operating Business Units, MPC Economics, Finance, BP&A, Treasury, Credit, Insurance Tax and Accounting.
• Responsible for development, training and mentoring analysts and elevating the business acumen of MPC, MPLX and Renewable within Strategic Finance. Viewed as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the MPC, MPLX or Renewables Strategic Finance Business Unit and understands key business drivers in potential investments, economic evaluation methods and practices of other companies to determine if such methods or practices could be utilized; researches and keeps abreast of current developments in financial evaluation techniques and financing
• Maintain, enhance and improve the robust analysis of the risk factors for most projects as well as common risks among the portfolio of projects. Incorporates methods including, but not limited to, scenario analysis (various long term economic outlooks and assumptions), sensitivity analysis with low, medium and high cases and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Develops and maintains a high performing team. Sets goals and direction for the team to align with MPC strategic pillars and objectives and monitors performance to accomplish organizational goals. Creates a formal development program to increase the team’s business acumen and analytical skills. Allocates time to coaching and developing team members

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting required
• Master’s degree (MBA) and/or Advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of work experience in finance, economics, or accounting required
• Experience with financial modeling and/or analytical analysis preferred

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00023891

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.

• access to health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401k matching program
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.
• The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.