Analyst-Financial Planning/Senior

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. 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 midstream assets.

Overview:

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 midstream 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.

 

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• MBA and/or CPA preferred

Experience and Specific Knowledge:

• Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and planning
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Experience working with large datasets across multiple systems and reconciling financial information
• Financial modeling experience; midstream or energy industry experience 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 (Excel Power Query/Power BI and nested formula experiences preferred)
• 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

Why Join Kinder Morgan:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

 

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

 

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.