Financial Planning Analyst / Senior Financial Planning Analyst

　　Job ID #: 28079 Location: TX-HOUSTON

　　Functional Area: Financial Services Position Type: Full Time

　　Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: No

　　Education Required: Bachelors Degree

　　RC/Department: 0045 -KMI - FINANCIAL PLANNING-CORP :KMI

　　Position Description

　　PRIMARY PURPOSE:

　　Support major business decisions and overall financial health of one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. As an analyst in the Long Range Planning group within the Corporate Financial Planning team at Kinder Morgan, you will apply your financial aptitude to consolidate, model, analyze, report, and present both detailed and high-level summaries to Senior Management.

　　JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Create, maintain, and enhance financial models and reports for long-range outlooks and annual budgets

　　Provide meaningful analysis and explanations of variances in a timely manner

　　Prepare concise summaries of complex financial projections and results from diverse set of business units

　　Articulate and present business outcomes derived from analyses to various levels of colleagues and management

　　Interface with all levels of finance colleagues and management in business segments and corporate units to stay abreast of business operations potentially impacting financial results

　　Partner with teammates to maintain, administer, and continuously improve all facets of Planful forecasting system, including system hierarchies, input templates, data load rules, and reports

　　Support and strengthen high-performing Corporate Financial Planning team in all functional areas

　　Serve as backup for Short-Range Planning group, assisting with completion of bi-weekly forecast updates when coverage is needed

　　Complete special requests from Office of the Chair and Senior Management as necessary

　　This position is located in Houston and offers a hybrid schedule (Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday and Friday working remotely)

　　Position Requirements

　　Minimum requirements:

　　Education

　　· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance

　　Experience/ Specific Knowledge

　　Minimum 2-5 years of experience in accounting/financial planning and analysis. Level of position will be based on education and experience.

　　Extensive experience in performing detailed financial variance analysis.

　　Experienced with computerized accounting systems, financial modeling, budgets, financial analysis, and management reporting.

　　Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statements, and the accounting process.

　　Advanced Excel skills.

　　Must possess strong organizational skills.

　　Must have the skills to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner in both oral and written form.

　　Must possess outstanding problem analysis and resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level.

　　Ability to work independently to understand, design, and create complex models and reports is essential.

　　Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks simultaneously and under pressure.

　　Must possess the experience and skills to foresee and anticipate questions from Senior Management and have skills to address questions quickly and intelligently.

　　Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

　　Must exhibit professionalism and commitment to company values.

　　Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

　　Experience in energy industry preferred

　　Experience with Planful and Hyperion Essbase financial systems

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Must be able to work under intense time pressure on multiple projects with concurrent deadlines; able to easily and effectively interface with all levels of management; precise and accurate attention to detail; quick to assume responsibilities and take total responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of all information presented; efficient use of time; highly developed organizational skills. Must be able to adhere to changing deadlines and maintain schedule flexibility, as occasional night and weekend availability may be required.

　　EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.