Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a large and well-established organization within the energy sector, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support a major operating business unit. This role offers significant exposure to operational leadership and senior management, providing financial insights that directly influence business performance, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, building financial models, and translating complex data into meaningful business recommendations.

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans for a large operating business unit.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.
• Analyze monthly operating results, identify key drivers of performance, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and performance reporting for both operating and corporate stakeholders.
• Support capital planning processes, investment evaluations, and return-on-investment analysis.

• Business Partnership
• Partner closely with operations, commercial, engineering, and leadership teams to provide financial guidance and decision support.
• Evaluate operational and commercial opportunities through financial analysis and profitability assessments.
• Monitor key business metrics and industry trends, identifying risks and opportunities impacting financial performance.
• Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and overall business results.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management in a clear and concise manner.

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve visibility into business performance.
• Support the ongoing development of forecasting methodologies and reporting processes.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and decision-making capabilities across the business.
• Participate in special projects, strategic analyses, and ad hoc requests from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, operational finance, corporate finance, or business partnering roles.
• Previous experience within the oil & gas industry is required, including exposure to upstream, midstream, downstream, energy services, or related sectors.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with operational stakeholders and influence business decisions through financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Partner directly with senior operational leaders.
• High visibility role supporting a significant business unit.
• Opportunity to influence key financial and strategic decisions.
• Stable, growth-oriented organization within the energy sector.
• Competitive compensation package and long-term career growth potential.