Sr. Financial Analyst - Treasury

This role will execute and support routine Treasury responsibilities, evaluate non-routine transactions, perform research and analysis, and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will include areas of higher complexity and impact to the organization and will include interaction with the Company’s key banking partners. A successful individual in this position will demonstrate initiative, is able to communicate with various internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate a positive attitude. The Analyst will work both independently and collaboratively and will need to work effectively and efficiently in a hybrid and/or primary remote work environment. A successful candidate will have a keen interest in Treasury and in continuous learning.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

- Execute the Company’s daily cash positioning strategy and ensure cash investments are in compliance with the Company’s Investment Policy

- Review and approval of daily payment processing

- Act as liaison to other departments on treasury and banking inquiries; daily contact with banks, business units, accounts payable and accounting staff

- Preparation of cash and investment management reports

- Maintain data for cash forecast

- Manage banking communications, relationships, and related administrative activities

- Respond to audit requests and coordinate audit activities

- Prepare and coordinate the Borrowing Base Redetermination calculations and compliance documents

- Maintain and reconcile weighted average interest calculations and confirmation of fees

- Maintain and update compliance calculations

- Gather and prepare documents prior to compliance deadlines

- Assist with ad hoc projects, analyses and process improvement

- Other general duties as assigned

POTENTIAL AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT:

- Credit analysis process

- Commodities hedging process

- Long-term debt (credit facility and bond) processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Strong work ethic with dedication and commitment to the achievement of group and personal goals

- Exhibits a growth-mindset

- Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams

- Fosters a collaborative team environment

- Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, and organization

- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Computer/Software Applications:

- Proficient in computer literacy

- Experienced with common business applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and seeks to increase knowledge and use of digital banking platforms

- Proficient in Accounting or Finance and supporting applications with advanced working knowledge of Excel and Power BI

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

- General understanding of compliance with debt covenants and financial ratio calculations

- Understanding of financial statements and metrics specific to oil and gas operations and financial performance

- Understand concepts of cash forecasting and corporate cash positioning strategies

- Understands risk and maintains and adheres to internal control structure

- Applies reasoning, critical thinking and mental agility

- Recognizes stakeholder perspectives and works towards common objectives

- Seeks and monitors feedback and outcomes and adjusts, as necessary

- Able to deliver effective written and verbal communication

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

- Minimum of 4+ years of related finance / accounting / treasury experience - Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or professional certification such as CFA, CPA or CTA a plus

LOCATION/WORK SCHEDULE: Denver – Hybrid work schedule with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice and as needed to support business requirements; this role should expect 1+ days in office on average per week.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to base pay, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com) .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.