Sr. Financial Analyst - Joint Ventures

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The

Sr. Financial Analyst - Joint Ventures

is an experienced professional and business partner who provides critical financial and commercial support to the Joint Venture (JV) organization. As a self-starter, this individual is capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team. This role reports to the Finance department but operates closely within the Joint Venture Governance team. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, proactive problem-solver, and an excellent team player.

This is an in-office role located at our corporate headquarters in downtown Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the monthly accounting close process, ensuring accurate recording of Motiva's share of the JV's financial performance.

- Prepare monthly reporting packages, including actual vs. budget analysis, for senior management.

- Conduct in-depth analysis to provide actionable insights on financial performance and support future forecasting.

- Document and maintain detailed processes and procedures, driving continuous process improvements across the team.

- Develop and support the 3-year Motiva operational business plan for the JV in collaboration with Joint Venture partners.

- Conduct research and prepare JV financial evaluations, including financial trends, operational and capital analysis.

- Create financial models, decision reports, and ad-hoc analysis to aid in the JV project/deal decision-making process.

- Manage multiple high-priority projects and tasks simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery.

- Adhere to audit processes and review internal controls to guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

- Proactively identify and address issues and opportunities that may impact financial performance.

- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and credibility of financial results.

- Support financial audits of Joint Venture partners as needed.

- Maintain a superior understanding of data and information resources relevant to financial analysis.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

- A minimum of 4 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.

- Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, RightAngle, Tableau, and Power BI, or the ability to learn quickly.

- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and network across business functions.

- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to digest large amounts of data and provide actionable recommendations.

- Ability to understand the broader business impact of financial results and decisions.

- Integrity and transparency in all actions.

- Accountability for the delivery of commitments.

- Curiosity and eagerness to learn.

- Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges.

- A willingness to challenge the status quo while being open to others' perspectives.

Preferred Education and Experience:

- Prior Joint Venture experience

- Exposure with Joint Venture consolidation