Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Nextdecade Corporation

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

Summary Of The Role

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a strong role in supporting the financial planning and strategic initiatives of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project and NextDecade.

The Manager, FP&A is responsible for leading critical processes including elements of the RGLNG and NextDecade annual budgeting process, construction budget management, and supporting ongoing system implementation of FP&A platforms. This role will partner with business teams to analyze and provide insights on monthly performance and support strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Own elements of the annual operating budget and plan process including assumptions, data gathering, consolidation, comparative analysis, and plan drafting and review

- Responsible for monthly actual vs budget analysis and commentary for NextDecade and RGLNG budgets

- Build, maintain and oversee advanced Excel models to support financial forecasting and scenario planning

- Support expanded reporting and analysis related to growth and development of organization through transition to operations

- Participate in FP&A and Accounting system implementation and maintenance, as needed, including continuous improvements and enhanced functionality as applicable, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reporting tools

- Partner with department heads and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making

- Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and executive and Board-level presentations

- Prepare ad-hoc analysis as applicable

- Mentor and/or manage FP&A Analysts

REQUIREMENTS:

- 6+ years of progressive FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Consulting, Corporate Development, or Economic Planning experience, preferably within the Energy sector

- Strong background in financial modeling

- Experience in project management or team leadership

- Experience implementing or managing FP&A systems is a plus

- LNG industry experience is a plus

- Strong understanding of financial systems architecture and integration

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Experience with SAP, planning tools (e.g., OneStream, Anaplan or similar platform), and/or PowerBI preferred

- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree, CPA or MBA is a plus

Travel Requirements:

- Up to 10% travel may be required

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary

- Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions

- While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear

- The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

- Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities

- Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire

NEXTDECADE VALUES

- Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us

- Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do

- Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

- Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work

- Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders

- Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.