Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Country United States / US City HOUSTON Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. Domain Finance Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies is an extremely dynamic and innovative international environment which requires a proactive and flexible attitude coupled with the ability to anticipate and adapt to headquarters’ requests. The FP&A Manager therefore needs excellent analytical and communication skills coupled with the ability to think quickly, to balance competing priorities and execute appropriate solutions in coordination with managers during the planning and budgeting process. The position requires to act independently and proactively in completing tasks, and to demonstrate an ability to work in a time pressured environment to achieve reporting deadlines. The job holder must be able to manage working relationships with peers within the Finance department, counterparts in other Group companies, and interact efficiently with managers during the planning and budgeting process.

Activities

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for forecasting, analyzing and articulating the financial results to management for Global LNG North America (“GLNG NA”) and its LNG equity affiliates. In addition, the FP&A Manager is a key representative for financial matters regarding TotalEnergies’ equity investments in Cameron LNG, Rio Grande LNG and Energia Costa Azul (“ECA LNG”) and also support Houston LNG team for economic and financial matters. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the monthly management reporting of LNG Asset results to GRP LNG management including budget vs. actual variance analysis where applicable and support to quarterly consolidation preparation for US LNG assets. 
• Finance department lead on all financial matters related to the oversight and planning around the investment in North American LNG assets, including: 
  • Development and maintenance of the financial modelling for Cameron LNG Trains 1-3 and ECA LNG, and plays a close liaison and support role with respect to ECA LNG, Rio Grande LNG, Cameron LNG Phase 2 and other potential future investments and projects. 
  • Management and monitoring of the project development budget for any additional approved project(s) or investment(s) at Cameron LNG. 
  • Lead the finance relationship with our Partners and the staff at Cameron LNG and is TotalEnergies’ lead representative at the Finance & Accounting Committee of Cameron LNG; and attend the Economic Committee of ECA LNG.
  • Provide support to TotalEnergies’ appointed directors and staff on the financial performance of Cameron LNG Trains 1-3, ECA LNG, Rio Grande LNG 1-3 and Train 4 , and the other LNG US projects.
• Supports the VP Finance in overseeing the financial matters of the ECA LNG project in Baja California, Mexico including collaborating with the engineering manager to adequately model the asset into the financial models. 
• Responsible for overall coordination of the budgeting and long-term planning processes for all North American businesses of the LNG Division, including preparation of budget templates, development of modelling and overall presentations for Management, ensuring the liaison with LNG/Economy Department based in Paris (France). 
• Key focal point for supporting business in the evaluation of potential new business streams and ad hoc projects – by supporting Finance and Commercial Management in the modelling of new business, including leading the necessary liaison with US Tax, technical accounting, Credit Risk and TotalEnergies Holdings US teams as necessary to ensure financial impacts are well understood and appropriately presented to Management. 
• Support and implement finance process enhancements & helps to strengthen the financial control framework for all LNG BU Unit activities.
  

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor of Science, or Master of Finance, CPA Preferred, MBA highly desired. 
• Minimum 5 years of total experience. 
• Some experience to accounting and reporting related topics desired. 
• Knowledge/experience with capital intensive project developments or energy-trading preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel  (mastery of Pivot tables), and the development of economic models. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

What We Offer

At TotalEnergies we know that you're more than what's on your CV. If this opportunity excites you, but your profile doesn't exactly match the description above...give it a try & apply. Diversity of perspectives & experiences make us stronger.

 

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

 

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

 

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

 

About the company:

TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

 

TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

 

Our Culture:

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population while fulfilling our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation.

 

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success while ensuring safety in all our operations.

 

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding and ever-changing industry, we cultivate a friendly workplace where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, and where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

 

Please note: TotalEnergies is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position.

 

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