Opex Analyst

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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for monthly performance reporting to ensure that reports are reasonable and accurate. The analyst will also be expected to provide monthly performance reports to internal groups within the organization. The role requires a blend of analytical skills as well as initiative and the ability to stay ahead of, or anticipate, business needs in a fast-paced environment. The individual will interface with marketing, sales, supply management, risk and forecasting groups. Candidate must be capable of working independently, cross-functionally and display strong interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical review of actual business results versus budget, forecast, and prior year at varying levels of the organization and across different information systems for functions and business segments.
• Daily interaction with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization to report, monitor and manage key financial and non-financial performance indicators.
• Develop reports using object-oriented programming like SQL, VBA, etc.
• Provide monthly performance reporting to management.
• Support monthly forecast updates and ad-hoc analytical assessments.
• Monitor data accuracy and continue to improve forecast/financial models and processes.
• Provide analytical support and 'ad hoc' analysis to allow management team to make informed business decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Houston office-based hybrid role
• Open office environment
• Overtime as business needs dictate
• Minimal travel expected, and not likely to exceed more than 10%

Minimum Requirements:

• A BS/BA from an accredited four-year college or university OR HS Diploma and 5+ years of work experience in an analyst role which includes financial reporting and analysis
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Oracle Smart View (or similar Excel add-in)
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, working with large data sets and complex calculations
• Strong Analytical/quantitative skills to conduct financial and economic analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment; ability to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines

Preferred Requirements:

• A BS/BA from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Accounting or Finance
• 1-2 years of work experience in an analyst role which includes financial reporting and analysis
• SQL or other object-oriented programming skills a plus
• Experience with Power BI or other similar data visualization tools a plus

**Position may be filled at a level dependent on candidate qualifications such as experience and technical skills.**

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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