Financial Analyst-Planning

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable quality of life. The Planning and Analysis department owns key budgeting and forecasting processes, including data retrieval, organization of data, compiling reports and dashboards, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own expense forecasts for assigned business units; create monthly financial reports distributed to owners and investors
• Build consolidated reporting views combining business unit operational and capital data to support variance analysis and management reviews
• Maintain relationships with various business unit owners throughout the company, providing insights into operational and financial activity
• Update monthly capital project forecasts and perform variance analysis in coordination with Project Accounting and Project Controls
• Assist with preparation of the monthly earnings and forecast report, annual budgets, and long-range financial plan reporting and analytics
• Assist with zero-based budgeting effort on an annual basis
• Create databases to track cost reporting, analytics, and provide insights to management
• Maintain and administer reporting databases and data models, including implementation and enforcement of data quality checks, validation rules, and reconciliation procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of reporting
• Design and develop interactive and customized Power BI or similar reports and executive dashboards that surface key KPIs, trends, and actionable insights for finance and operations stakeholders
• Analyze and prepare ad hoc financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement; prepare analyses that support strategic decision making
• Assist with company-wide budget process
• Own and assist with various system enhancements and monthly processes to support forecasting and budgeting
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully
• Foster and maintain relationships enterprise-wide
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
• Work non-traditional hours as needed
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in financial services, FP&A, or other relevant experience; energy industry a plus
• Fundamental understanding of finance and accounting concepts
• Intermediate to advanced level in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• SQL database, Power BI, and/or Microsoft Fabric skills a plus
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Team-oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking or moving throughout facility, driving
• Talking, seeing (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus), hearing, feeling
• Bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Lifting up to 25 lbs
• Regular use of hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
• Frequent standing and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasional walking and climbing or balancing
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions
• Prolonged periods of sitting

Working Conditions

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
• Must clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to employment

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $74,200–$92,700 per year.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive pay
• Health insurance package options, including Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility coverage
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately, plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness programs and mental health resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness & accident insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts on vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career based on your strengths and interests