Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Analyst
Location: Houston, Texas, US, 77002
JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.
JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.
Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the VP Finance, the FP&A team, and the Asset Management teams by conducting annual and long-term financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for JERA Americas. This will require the Analyst to work with each of the business segments including the power plants partially owned by JERA Americas and under asset management, Energy Americas and partially owned Freeport for the LNG business, and Renewables. The Financial Analyst will be involved in reporting to Headquarters (HQ) in Tokyo, Japan. The regular deliverables include monthly consolidated JERA Americas variance analysis reports, annual budgets, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and long-term planning. Furthermore, this position will assist with the creation, management, and updating of long-term financial models for each of the business segments to generate a consolidated JERA Americas long-term view to allow for stronger strategic planning and cash forecasting.
Position Description
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Participate as a key role in the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for consolidated JERA Americas.
- Support the Asset Management teams by conducting financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in management reporting and variance analysis, including the ability to identify and explain variances between actual and budgeted/forecasted figures, detecting trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
- Create &/or assist with the construction of long-term operational and financial models for strategic planning scenarios and cash forecasting.
- Continue to improve processes and create efficiencies to consolidate reporting to Executive Management and HQ that may be currently performed by different business segments.
- Be able to effectively communicate across multiple departments such as commercial, operations, accounting, etc.
- Work with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have a significant internal effect or minor external effect.
- Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the organization.
- Work at an expert level in MS Excel, having advanced knowledge of Excel formulas and functions for reporting and model building.
- Have a working knowledge of PowerPoint for internal and external management reporting.
Competencies
- Desire to work in a team-oriented culture
- Strong sense of curiosity
- Business acumen
- Communication proficiency
- Ethical conduct
- Problem solving/analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Discretion
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA or Financial Certification is a plus
- Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or corporate accounting
- Budgeting experience and corporate financial modeling
Preferred Education and Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Experience in natural gas or electricity generation industries
- Proactive and willing to be involved in projects outside of comfort level
JERA Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation for any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
AP/EEO Statement
JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.