Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Our client is searching for a FP&A Manager for their private equity owned energy company with offices in The Woodlands and downtown Houston. This position can be based in either location and will play a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and decision-making and is responsible for developing and managing budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, while providing strategic insights to support executive leadership. The salary for this position is $140,000 per year plus bonus. Duties/Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Forecasting: Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Maintain and continuously improve financial models to support project evaluation, scenario analysis, and investment decisions. Partner with cross-functional teams to gather input and ensure alignment with project timelines and milestones. Analysis & Reporting: Analyze financial performance, including variance analysis (budget vs. actuals), and provide clear insights to senior leadership. Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports and presentations. Support executive decision-making through data-driven analysis and recommendations. Project Cost Control & Performance Monitoring: Monitor project costs across EPC and development phases, ensuring adherence to approved budgets. Identify risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to optimize cost efficiency and financial performance. Collaborate with project controls and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting. Strategic & Commercial Support: Support evaluation of commercial agreements, financing structures, and investment opportunities. Assist in financial analysis related to project financing, capital allocation, and partnership structures. Provide financial insights to support negotiations and strategic initiatives. Process Improvement & Systems: Develop and enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy. Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools. Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial reporting platforms. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, including CFO, project leadership, and commercial teams. Work closely with accounting, treasury, and project controls functions to ensure alignment across financial activities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or related roles. Experience supporting large-scale capital projects, preferably within LNG, energy, or infrastructure sectors strongly preferred. Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience working in a capital-intensive, project-based environment (EPC phase exposure preferred). Exposure to project finance, cost control, or investment analysis is highly desirable. Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Prior experience in energy, oil & gas, LNG, or infrastructure development strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hire-Authority