Refining & Marketing Analyst

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Position Summary:

The Lead BP&A Analyst role on the R&M Consolidations team is responsible for leading and coordinating the team’s efforts for actuals analysis and reporting, as well as forecasting and business planning activities for income and cash flow.  This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the annual Business & Tactical Plan, engaging in scenario modeling, and acting as a subject matter expert on gross margin drivers and capture.  The Lead Analyst integrates operational and market dynamics with financial outcomes and shares valuable insights with the Executive Leadership Team. Serving as the main contact for both the BP&A organization and Investor Relations, the analyst supports strategic decisions and ensures financial transparency.  This position operates within a team of analysts and helps lead special projects, group training and analyst onboarding, and backfills other desks as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reporting and Analysis Leadership: Coordinate the monthly and quarterly Financial reporting, analysis and forecasting processes, collaborating seamlessly within BP&A and across various internal departments to analyze and communicate financial results and forecasts to the Executive Leadership team, with an emphasis on providing insights from operational and financial drivers to margin and EBITDA results relative to expectations. Exhibit independent, proactive problem-solving skills, utilizing in-depth practical knowledge to identify key drivers to results and variances relative to forecasts. 
• High-Level Analysis and Communication: Lead high-level analyses of various aspects of financial results and forecasts, identifying macro trends and comparisons to historical periods, and crafting compelling narratives for communication to senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO.
• Leads the development and presentation of regional and consolidated business plans, working closely with regional BP&A leaders and teams to coordinate assumptions and data flow to ensure accurate forecasting and consistent presentation of Business Plans to the Executive Leadership team
• Leads smaller projects or components of larger projects, coordinating tasks, monitoring execution and ensuring successful outcomes. Acts as a resource for other BP&A team members, offering guidance and expertise on complex financial issues
• Key Liaison Function: Serve as the primary point of contact for BP&A and Investor Relations analysts, offering detailed explanations of external metrics such as capture, operating expenses (opex), gross margin, inventory effects, working capital, and cash flow.
• Lead the coordination and maintenance of consolidated and regional Market Metrics assumptions, pricing, reporting and analysis in conjunction with Investor Relations analysts. 
• Process Improvement and Issue Resolution: Identify, propose, and implement action plans to resolve or enhance complex internal processes and issues, demonstrating a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Demonstrate experience in problem solving and be a champion of change management.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Contribute as a valuable resource within our cross-functional, dynamic team, supporting and mentoring other team members, particularly those with less experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline required. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Eight (8) years in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Travel Requirement: Minimal travel required
• Experience in financial forecasting, business planning, and scenario modeling within the refining or related industries.
• Familiarity and understanding of R&M Accounting standards and Income Statement reporting preferred.

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