Strategic Financial Planning Analyst

Expand Energy Corporation; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy Corporation is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. You will partner with business leaders to analyze performance, develop forecasts, and provide insights that drive value across the organization.

The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modeling, and experience with FP&A systems. You will prepare reports, consolidate data, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives while maintaining rigorous financial controls.

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.
• 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

• 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
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business risks and opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and planning processes
• Facilitates cross-functional initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding needed to identify and bring awareness of business impacts and to ensure efficiencies are optimized at the corporate level
• Examines reports for all related activities sent to senior management and makes recommendations as necessary to optimize portfolio performance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

FP&A systems

Data interpretation

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree - Finance or Accounting (preferred)

High school diploma or GED (minimum)

Tools

Excel

FP&A software

Job description

Expand Energy Corporation is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. You will partner with business leaders to analyze performance, develop forecasts, and provide insights that drive value across the organization.

The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modeling, and experience with FP&A systems. You will prepare reports, consolidate data, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives while maintaining rigorous financial controls.