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Kinder Morgan Financial Planning Analyst / Sr. Analyst in HOUSTON, Texas
Financial Planning Analyst / Sr. Analyst
Job ID #: 32378 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: 5058 -FINANCIAL PLANNING :KMPL
Position Description
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. For more than 25 years, we have continued to grow and now operate coast-to-coast with more than 11,000 employees. Our employees contribute directly to our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, ethical, and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), and a pension plan.
This role participates in a hybrid work schedule (Monday–Wednesday in-office; Thursday–Friday remote).
Primary Purpose:
As a member of the Natural Gas Financial Planning organization, this role is responsible for supporting the coordination, consolidation, and analysis of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range outlooks for assigned assets. The successful candidate will deliver timely, accurate financial insights and translate operational and accounting drivers into meaningful analysis to support both strategic and day-to-day decision-making and improve the overall quality and consistency of financial planning outputs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the preparation and coordination of bi-weekly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial outlooks
Maintain and update financial models to reflect current operating conditions and business assumptions
Prepare monthly variance analysis (actual vs. forecast and budget), including identification and explanation of key drivers
Develop sensitivities and scenario analysis related to pricing, volumes, and operational changes
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support evaluation of capital and growth opportunities
Partner with Accounting, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between financial results and operational activity
Incorporate operational and business development inputs into financial projections
Develop and maintain recurring reporting packages for management
Coordinate routine deliverables, including support for audit requests and quarterly business reviews
Investigate anomalies and prepare monthly actual vs. forecast and budget variance analyses
Position Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
MBA and/or CPA preferred
Competencies, Skills and Abilities:
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, attention to detail, and strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and maintain dynamic financial models and efficiently analyze large datasets
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced FP&A environment
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Additional Information:
Job level will be determined based on the candidate’s skills and qualifications
Some overtime may be required during peak planning and reporting cycles
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.