Associate Analyst / Analyst

About the Role

Energy Transfer is seeking an Associate Analyst / Analyst - Operations Maintenance Capital FP&A to track financial performance, forecast, and analyze variances for operations expenses. This role will support short and long-term Maintenance Capital and O&M expense planning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and key performance metrics for maintenance capital projects.
• Identify trends in variances and make recommendations for financial improvement and optimization to management.
• Work closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate with field analysts, operations management, and project managers to accurately budget and forecast projects and expenses.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and key performance indicator (KPI) reports to provide real-time insights to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain long-range planning models to forecast future financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Appropriately categorize projects as Growth, Maintenance, or Expense in accordance with Energy Transfer’s corporate capitalization guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance management reporting for Joint Ventures.
• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling to support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and market expansion.
• Support the company-wide annual planning process and subsequent monthly forecasting process.
• Increase productivity and efficiency by developing automated reports and processes.
• Provide support for earnings releases, 10-K, 10-Q, and other external financial reporting.
• Contribute to overall Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team goals as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be highly proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly.
• Proactively seek out continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take initiative in leading projects and driving results.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• IBM Cognos TM1, Power BI, Alteryx, SAP, Power Query, Pivot Tables experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred.
• Associate Analyst: 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Analyst: 2-5 years of related work experience.

Working Conditions: Usually normal office working conditions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings may require appropriate personal protective equipment.