<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles! Shad and his team at Robert Half is recruiting for a West Houston Client that is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to join our Petrochemicals team in Houston, Texas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to analyze financial data, develop forecasts, and contribute to strategic decision-making in the energy and natural resources sector. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and proficiency with tools like SAP and Power BI to support the team’s financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts to ensure accurate financial planning.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions.</p><p>• Utilize SAP to manage financial transactions and reporting effectively.</p><p>• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance and identify trends or areas for improvement.</p><p>• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards in financial operations.</p><p>• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For confidential consideration for this opportunity please<br>e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with in Financial Analyst<br>the subject line.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Analyst to join our team in Sugar Land, Texas. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reports, meeting regulatory requirements, and supporting organizational goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging technical expertise to produce high-quality financial analyses and statements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly internal financial statements, including variance analyses, to ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Collaborate on the development of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, aligning financial plans with organizational objectives.<br>• Act as a liaison with internal and external audit teams, addressing financial disclosure requests and ensuring compliance.<br>• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and drafting technical accounting documents.<br>• Compile and review consolidated financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, based on subsidiary data.<br>• Evaluate and enhance financial reporting processes, implementing automation and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Maintain and update process documentation and policies to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of financial controls.<br>• Research and apply new accounting standards, drafting technical memos and conducting ad-hoc analyses as needed.<br>• Provide support for departmental initiatives and special projects, contributing to overall financial strategy.
<p>Our client in the Downtown Houston area is looking for a contract / potentially contract-to-hire Financial Analyst to join their team. This role is 100% onsite in the Downtown Houston area. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and can work onsite with no scheduling restrictions during a work week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in providing analytical support to drive informed business decisions. You will analyze financial data, evaluate forecasting models, and participate in budgeting processes to assist leaders in achieving organizational objectives. This role is heavily focused on financial planning as well as internal and external reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in data analytics, financial reporting, and the ability to present key insights to executives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely financial analyses, reports, and forecasts by consolidating data from multiple sources.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights on budgeting, operating costs, and profitability metrics.</li><li>Conduct cost and performance analyses to support decision-making</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and departmental stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze business performance trends and variances, presenting findings in a clear and actionable format.</li><li>Assist with the development and maintenance of financial models used for forecasting and strategic planning.</li><li>Budget/Forecasting/Action Planning</li><li>Run variance analysis monthly to summarize actuals vs forecasts with key drivers</li><li>Compile weekly/monthly projection and present in real time actionable format</li><li>Participate in Quarterly Forecast Cycle and Annual Operating Plan creation through analysis, documentation, and reporting</li><li>Support preparation of monthly financial business reviews and other</li><li>Evaluate market trends as they relate to organizational performance and future investment opportunities.</li><li>Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed by senior management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, addressing any discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a highly skilled SAP HANA FI/CO Business Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels in solving complex challenges across SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud modules. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing business processes and ensuring seamless system functionality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and resolve complex issues within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud modules, ensuring system stability and efficiency.<br>• Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA, including Fiori apps, workflows, and extensions, to meet business needs.<br>• Integrate core SAP modules such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and Logistics to support end-to-end business processes.<br>• Implement and manage integrations with SAP tools like SuccessFactors and Ariba, as well as third-party systems using APIs and event-driven architectures.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine business processes using SAP Best Practices and embedded analytics.<br>• Lead the deployment of system updates and enhancements, following SAP Activate methodology for smooth transitions.<br>• Develop and deliver user training and documentation, including process flows and configuration guides.<br>• Monitor system performance using SAP Fiori dashboards and analytics, identifying and addressing risks proactively.<br>• Support service projects by optimizing financial tracking and resource allocation using SAP tools.<br>• Stay updated on SAP S/4HANA advancements, recommending innovative solutions to enhance system capabilities.
We are looking for an experienced Syteline ERP Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role involves supporting, optimizing, and enhancing the Infor Cloud Suite Industrial (Syteline) system to meet organizational needs. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach to improve processes and provide user training.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Configure and maintain user access and administrative functions within the Syteline system.<br>• Lead user training sessions covering key system modules such as contracts, purchase orders, and accounts receivable/payable.<br>• Monitor and resolve system issues while offering comprehensive support to users of varying skill levels.<br>• Develop and integrate training programs for newly acquired entities.<br>• Act as the subject matter expert for all Syteline-related systems and processes.<br>• Identify and implement system enhancements to align with business objectives.<br>• Conduct monthly testing across multiple environments to ensure system reliability.<br>• Provide ongoing user development and support for compliance-related requests.<br>• Audit system transactions to verify data accuracy and reporting integrity.<br>• Foster strong business relationships to encourage collaboration and trust within the organization.
We are seeking a dedicated FP& A Analyst to support their financial reporting and analysis needs during a critical period. As an integral part of their finance team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact while building on your knowledge and skills. <br> Responsibilities will include: Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and long-term forecasts to align with company strategies Developing and maintaining financial models to analyze business performance and evaluate strategic initiatives Preparing variance analyses between actual results and budgets, identifying key drivers, and presenting findings to leadership. Assisting in the preparation of management reports, including KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level summaries Analyzing large datasets, translating complex financial data into actionable insights to support decision-making. Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies related to financial reporting. Partnering with departments like Accounting, Operations, and Sales to gather and validate data for reporting purposes.
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a Global Middle Office team located in Houston, Texas. This role will primarily focus on physical Power and Gas commodity trading. It will involve processing and reconciling trades, preparing daily reports, and liaising with various stakeholders. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare daily Profit & Loss and position reports for multiple businesses, specifically within the North American physical and financial Power & Gas markets.</p><p>• Perform daily reconciliations of trades and positions to maintain data accuracy.</p><p>• Act as a key liaison between the trading desks, ISOs, and FCMs, facilitating smooth operations.</p><p>• Manage static data setups for internal systems, including products and prices.</p><p>• Reconcile exchange and index curves against 3rd party systems to our internal ones to ensure consistency.</p><p>• Comment daily on P& L movements, explaining and critiquing major positions and risks taken by the desk.</p><p>• Liaise with various stakeholders, including market risk, ALM, operations, finance, IT, and business managers.</p><p>• Proactively participate in internal projects to enhance processes and controls.</p><p>• Ensure that processes are continually reviewed and improved, risks are managed, and results meet expectations.</p><p>• Price Futures, Options, and Physical Power & Gas products, maintaining a thorough understanding of market dynamics</p>
