Financial Analyst II

Finance Associate (Financial Analyst II) Location: Houston, TX; Hybrid, in office Monday through Wednesday, remote Thursday and Friday Travel: Minimal Compensation: $150k Base + Discretionary Annual Bonus Essential Responsibilities Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Own the integrated three-statement corporate model and keep it accurate and current. Build and maintain multi-currency cash forecasts across operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia, and flag liquidity risks early. Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis with clear explanations of key drivers. Prepare board reporting and KPI reporting for the executive team and board of directors. Support the annual budget and reforecasts, partnering with business leaders to challenge assumptions. Business Partnership & Operating Models Serve as the finance partner for the Fuel and Environmental Products business. Build operating models that show how environmental credit issuance flows through to sales and revenue. Help commercial and operations teams understand the financial impact of their decisions. Research policy, market, and competitor developments that affect the business and share clear insight with leadership. M&A, Valuation & Strategy Build and review project economics and valuation models for development projects and acquisitions. Support due diligence and execution on M&A and other strategic transactions. Perform credit risk analysis on counterparties and opportunities. Support banking relationships and prepare materials for lenders, investors, and transaction partners. Improve models, tools, and processes where business software falls short. Supervision & Professional Development Reports directly to the VP of Finance & M&A. Monthly one-on-one coaching and development, with regular, specific feedback. Direct exposure to the C-suite, the board, and global leadership. Work on a trading floor alongside commercial teams, with daily exposure to how deals get done. Company-paid Coursera license for ongoing training. CFA, CPA, or MBA (completed or in progress) a plus. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Undergraduate and master's degrees in finance preferred. 3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, Big 4 transaction services, corporate development, or FP&A. Strong three-statement modeling, cash forecasting, and valuation skills. Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and building schedules from scratch with clear assumptions. Strong PowerPoint skills and the confidence to present to senior executives. Working knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and planning. Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for quality. Comfortable with a demanding schedule of 50+ hours per week, with more during budget, board, and transaction periods. Experience with multi-currency or international finance preferred. Experience in energy, environmental commodities, carbon markets, or renewable fuels a plus. What You Get A seat next to the decision makers, with a leader who invests in your development. Exposure to a global business across Canada, Germany, Spain, and Singapore. Included parking and an on-site gym. Competitive benefits and a discretionary bonus that rewards strong performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nova Solutions Group