Financial Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at Oxy. Houston · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $89,375–$127,225.
Oxy has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build recurring financial reports that examine income statements and balance sheets for Midstream & Marketing activities
- Compare actual results with budgets, outlooks and prior periods, then explain key variances to managers with visual summaries
- Handle close entries and tie-outs, and resolve balance-sheet reconciliation issues with Accounting
- Improve reporting tools through automation and analytics, and help teams record and interpret financial data
- Respond to audit requests and take on special projects as needed
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline
- Three to five years in corporate accounting, or two to three years in public accounting
- Experience in midstream, marketing, energy or commodity-based businesses, plus exposure to planning or forecast work
- Strong data analysis and communication skills, with the ability to manage overlapping tasks and tight deadlines
- You can work overtime during monthly closes
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an analyst with accounting experience who can interpret large datasets and work through financial issues independently. It is based in Houston, and relocation support is not available. Monthly close work can require overtime.
From the employer
Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Financial Analyst within our Midstream & Marketing group based in Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statement and balance sheet analysis, with an emphasis on Midstream & Marketing activities
- Strong ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends in market data
- Conduct variance analysis compared to outlook, budget, and previous periods, and communicate key drivers to management using dashboards and visual summaries
- Support monthly close activities by handling accruals, estimates, and tie-outs, ensuring results accurately reflect operational activity in accordance with accrual accounting principles
- Maintain and review balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and work with Accounting to resolve issues promptly
- Develop, maintain, and enhance management reporting tools, including automated reports and analytics to improve efficiency and provide deeper insights
- Working closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data
- Assisting with internal and external audit requests, as well as other special projects
- Other duties as required
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree
- 3 to 5 years Corporate Accounting Experience (would consider 2-3 years of Public Accounting)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines
- Prior experience in Midstream, Marketing, Energy, or Commodity-based businesses
- Self-motivated and strong work ethic
- Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions
- Exposure to forecasting, budget, outlook, or planning processes
- Experience with inventory valuation or commodity margin analysis
- Independent thinker with the ability to problem solve
- Takes accountability and strives to increase results
- Ability to work Overtime required for monthly closing activities
Desired Qualifications:
- Midstream& Marketing Oil and Gas experience/background a plus
- Experience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plus
- SAP & Microsoft Excel experience a plus
Relocation will not be provided.
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