FP&A Manager

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for managing operating expenses, forecasting, and variance analysis for our Operations team, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting across multiple operating companies and joint ventures. This role assists and supports short and long-term maintenance capital and O&M expense planning activities. The FP&A Manager works closely with Operations management, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams. 

Job Responsibilities:
•    Coordinates with Operations management, project managers, and engineering teams to develop and maintain accurate budgets and forecasts for operating and capital expenditures for Operations.
•    Support the annual budget planning process and ongoing monthly forecasting.
•    Act as the financial representative for Operations on matters related to budgets, forecasts, inventory, and critical spares.
•    Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and key performance metrics, identifying trends and providing recommendations to Operations leadership.
•    Work with Operations management and project teams to ensure accurate classification and coding of expenses in accordance with company guidelines.
•    Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Accounting to support capital planning activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and analyze variances to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
•    Provide direction and financial oversight for the AFE process and capital projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and alignment with approved budgets across multiple operating entities.
•    Work closely with Accounting to ensure accurate reporting of operating and capital expenses in addition to timely reporting of performance variance explanations.
•    Improve efficiency and scalability through automation of reporting, forecasting templates, and financial processes.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
•    Develop dashboards and tools that provide near real-time financial visibility
•    Track purchase order commitments and actual spend vs. budget
•    Prepare documentation for senior management to aid in planning, prioritization and strategic decision making.
•    Collaborate with business stakeholders to improve existing processes and support the company’s growing operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience: 
•    Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. 
•    7+ years of industry experience in gas, oil, or similar utility industry preferred; management experience is preferred.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and high-priority tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
•    Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and effectively collaborate with others to optimize team success.
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required, with strong emphasis on Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
•    At least two years of experience with ERP software (Preferred Oracle NetSuite), experience with Workday Adaptive and UpKeep considered a plus.
•    Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
•    Strong analytical and research skills and ability to produce results under deadlines.
•    Take initiative in leading projects and proactively seek out continuous improvement opportunities.
•    Ability to travel occasionally as required.

Benefits: This position is a full-time, office-based position located in Houston or Austin, Texas.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.