FP&A Analyst

California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in California. We operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the State of California, applying complementary and integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. Using advanced technology, CRC’s workforce focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians.The CRC Finance Department is seeking to fill a FP&A Analyst position located in Bakersfield, CA.Responsibilities: Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial reporting across CRC business segmentsPrepare financial analyses, including variance, trend, risk, and opportunity analysisCoordinate with business units and functional teams to gather, validate, and consolidate financial informationPartner with Accounting and other corporate functions to align actual results, forward-looking projections, and key business assumptionsDevelop and maintain visualization tools, reports, and presentations to support management decision-makingAssist with monthly and quarterly financial reviews and related management reportingAnalyze operating expenses, capital expenditures, production, and other key financial and operational driversSupport annual and quarterly planning processes by coordinating inputs and meeting established deadlinesPerform data validation, research variances, and resolve financial reporting issuesSupport internal and external control requirements, including documentation and audit requestsIdentify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting, models, and planning toolsRequired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, business analysis, or a related fieldExperience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or management reportingStrong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPointAbility to analyze financial and operational data and communicate key conclusionsStrong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within recurring reporting cyclesEffective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to collaborate with various departments and levels of managementSelf-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within a team environmentPreferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related disciplineBackground in Oil & Gas, energy, or another capital-intensive industryExperience with corporate FP&A, management reporting, or financial planning and analysisFamiliarity with financial planning and reporting systems such as Hyperion/EPM, Oracle, or SAPProficiency with data visualization, BI, or database tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, or SQLKnowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisJob SummaryRequisition Number: FPAAN001298Job Category: FinanceSchedule: Full-Time