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Financial Analyst - Houston, TX

Oil & Gas Company

Location: Houston, Texas Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Liberty Personnel is partnered with a leading independent exploration and production company committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship. With a robust portfolio of assets we are driving innovation and growth in the dynamic Oil & Gas sector. We foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, making us a great place to build your career.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Houston-based Finance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting key business decisions through detailed financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. This is a vital position that offers significant exposure to the operational and strategic aspects of the Upstream Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for capital projects, asset acquisitions, and divestitures, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, Net Present Value ( NPV ), Internal Rate of Return ( IRR ), and payback periods.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for assigned business units or assets.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) and communicate key insights to management.
• Performance Reporting:
• Create monthly and quarterly financial performance packages for executive review, including operational metrics and financial trends.
• Analyze capital expenditures ( CAPEX ) and operating expenditures ( OPEX ) to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Strategic Support:
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for the Board of Directors and Investor Relations.
• Support cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Land) with ad-hoc analysis and decision support.
• Monitor industry trends, peer performance, and commodity price movements to inform internal financial projections.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 2–10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis experience within the Oil & Gas industry (Upstream E&P highly desirable).
• Technical Skills:
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of financial statement analysis and corporate finance principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and FP&A software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan) is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Why Join?

• Impact: Work on high-value projects that directly influence the company’s strategic direction and growth.
• Growth: Structured mentorship and professional development opportunities in the heart of the world's energy capital.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected] Please reference "Financial Analyst – Houston" in the subject line.

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