Manager/Director, Financial Planning (FP&A) (Hybrid) (Houston, TX)

What We Are Looking ForAs a member of the Natural Gas Financial Planning organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordination, consolidation, and analysis of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range outlooks for various assets in Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas East Region business unit. This crucial position includes responsibilities for all FP&A activities, including joint venture reporting, for several major pipelines and an LNG facility, which generates a significant portion of the company’s earnings and represents a meaningful portion of the expansion project backlog. This position will also consolidate the East Region forecast and play a significant role in coordinating and consolidating the East Region’s annual budget and long-range outlook.This role combines direct asset-level FP&A responsibility with regional consolidation, cross-functional coordination, team leadership, and strategic financial analysis. The successful candidate must be able to manage detailed financial deliverables while effectively communicating insights, and recommendations to senior management.What You Will DoEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead, develop, and retain FP&A team members while establishing priorities, accountability, and quality standardsLead FP&A activities and provide financial oversight for the South assetsEnsure timely and accurate completion of South asset forecasts, budgets, long-range outlooks, joint venture reporting, variance analysis, and management reportingLead consolidation, review, and communication of the East Region forecastPlay a significant leadership role in the East Region budget and long-range outlook, including consolidation, validation, variance analysis, and presentation materialsServe as the leadership backup for the East Director and North ManagerProvide senior management with clear insights into financial performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actionsPartner with Commercial, Business Development, Accounting, and Operations leadership on financial plans, capital investments, growth projects, and business decisionsMaintain oversight of financial models, processes, controls, assumptions, and data integrityDrive process improvement, standardization, cross-training, and backup coverage across the FP&A organizationTravel to Birmingham, Alabama satellite office regularly (10-20% travel)What You NeedEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or AccountingMBA and/or CPA PreferredExperience / Specific Knowledge: Minimum of 10 years professional experience in Accounting or FinancePrior financial modeling and planning experience (with an energy or midstream company preferred); minimum of 5 years for Manager level and 7+ years experience for Director levelMust possess strong analysis, forecasting, planning and reporting skillsMinimum of 3 years of people management experienceProficiency with various technologies and the ability to quickly navigate, process, and succinctly report on large quantities of data spread across multiple systemsWorking knowledge of natural gas transportation and storage, preferredCompetencies, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team, including coaching and mentoring employees to develop and retain top talentProven ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendationsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence all levels of managementSelf-starter with a high degree of initiative and attention to detailAbility to deliver results while managing multiple priorities and balancing analysis and judgment in decision-makingExperience with accounting, budgeting, and forecasting systems and toolsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPointExperience with Lawson and/or Essbase considered a plusExcellent oral, written, and presentation skillsConsistently demonstrates professionalism and commitment to company valuesWorking Conditions:Works in a professional office environment on a hybrid work schedule.Operates in a deadline-driven environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects.Regularly collaborates with executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams across the organization.Must be willing to work additional hours during budget, forecast, strategic planning, and financial reporting cycles.Requires strong attention to detail, analytical focus, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.Regular travel required to support business meetings, planning activities, and operational reviews.Why Join Kinder MorganKinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at .