<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #CHALKBOARDTALK and watch his videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a West Houston Energy Client is looking for a Financial analyst. This newly created role will support supply, inventory and marketing. Role will work with various areas of the business to provide high quality advice on financial impacts through exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. A snapshot of role will be Planning & forecasting and responsible for tracking company’s financial performance against a plan, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and help senior management make tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits and a hybrid work model. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with in the subject line.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst III to join our team in Houston, Texas. This long-term contract position involves conducting detailed operational analyses to support strategic decision-making within the business unit. The role requires a proactive individual with both quantitative and qualitative research skills who can manage medium to large-scale projects and improve business processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed operational analyses to provide actionable insights that support business decisions.<br>• Lead medium to large-scale special projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.<br>• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.<br>• Design and modify business processes to align with organizational objectives and enhance efficiency.<br>• Develop comprehensive reports using standardized tools and techniques to communicate findings and recommendations.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement validation plans and ensure compliance with industry standards.<br>• Manage onboarding and staffing processes for contingent workforce needs within the business unit.<br>• Oversee supplier relationships and ensure alignment with organizational requirements.<br>• Apply decision-making expertise to support commission functions and expense account management.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NIS and NERC guidelines.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will play a key part in providing financial insights, reporting, and analytical support to help drive informed decision-making within our organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company in the manufacturing industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to aid management in strategic planning.</p><p>• Create comprehensive reports that include key metrics, financial performance, and variance analyses.</p><p>• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.</p><p>• Stay informed about new policies, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions and improve operational outcomes.</p><p>• Assist the Division Controller by preparing ad hoc reports and conducting special analyses as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role requires a strong understanding of financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience leveraging data tools and software to provide valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain comprehensive financial models to support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, emphasizing key performance metrics and variances.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth variance analyses to identify and explain differences between actual and projected financial results.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver actionable financial insights that guide strategic planning.</p><p>• Evaluate and track capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and budgets.</p><p>• Utilize advanced tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and enterprise systems to analyze and report on financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role involves driving business performance through extensive financial analysis, strategic project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and contribute to the success of product innovations and market strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify opportunities for sales growth and margin optimization across products and segments.</p><p>• Collaborate with division marketing to manage product lines effectively and align strategies with business objectives.</p><p>• Partner closely with business segment leaders to monitor performance and implement initiatives for improvement.</p><p>• Support the development and launch of new product innovations by providing financial analysis from concept to post-launch evaluation.</p><p>• Lead strategic projects including capital planning, mergers and acquisitions (M& A), and investor relations.</p><p>• Deliver financial insights and external market analysis to guide marketing strategies and decisions.</p>
<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 skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in financial modeling and analysis to guide strategic decision-making and support organizational goals. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, capable of interpreting complex data and delivering actionable insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement comprehensive financial models to support forecasting and strategic planning.<br>• Conduct detailed variance analyses to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business questions and provide timely insights.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract and interpret financial data for informed decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial strategies and objectives.<br>• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.<br>• Monitor key financial metrics and provide recommendations for enhancing performance.<br>• Evaluate market conditions and their impact on organizational financial outcomes.<br>• Assist in budgeting and financial planning processes to support overall business goals.
Renowned for its excellence, this company stands as a leader in delivering premier petroleum solutions across North America. This exclusive leadership opportunity is discreetly located in the vibrant city of Houston and caters to individuals proficient in petroleum rack excise tax.<br><br>Compensation:<br><br>An enticing salary package ranging from $130,000 to $145,000 (commensurate with experience), complemented by a performance-based bonus.<br>Location:<br><br>Confidential location in Houston, TX.<br>Responsibilities:<br><br>Confidentially oversee the compliance, planning, and reporting facets of petroleum rack excise tax, ensuring the timely filing of state and local licenses.<br>Manage the accurate and confidential submission of federal, state, and local excise and sales tax returns across more than 35 states.<br>Foster a confidential and productive relationship with third-party compliance partners, handling day-to-day inquiries, managing tax liabilities, and maintaining meticulous tax records.<br>Safeguard compliance with confidential state and local regulations, including the discreet acquisition and preservation of operational licenses in diverse jurisdictions.<br>Navigate confidential state and local compliance audits efficiently, delivering discreet and comprehensive responses.<br>Requirements:<br><br>Proficient knowledge of confidential Oil and Gas federal excise tax, state fuels tax, and state and local sales/use tax.<br>A minimum of four years of confidential managerial experience, showcasing adept leadership in confidential tax compliance.<br>Proven ability to confidentially thrive in a dynamic environment with minimal oversight.<br>Exceptional attention to detail coupled with the confidential capacity to meet internal and external deadlines effectively.
<p>We are in the process of recruiting a Benefits Support Analyst for our team located in Houston, Texas. The individual will be a pivotal team member with an emphasis on systems, Benefits knowledge will be instrumental in ensuring customer success. The role will involve translating clients’ needs into product specifications for software enhancements and acting as a subject matter expert in the Benefits functional area.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support customers throughout the complete project lifecycle, from sales to implementation and support.</p><p>• Address and resolve Benefit related support tickets in a timely and efficient manner.</p><p>• Act as a conduit for knowledge transfer, sharing insights on Benefits practices and processes with both clients and internal team members.</p><p>• Engage in user training preparation and delivery, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of our software for customers.</p><p>• Document and map customer business processes and third-party integrations, identifying areas for increased client satisfaction during the sales or implementation process.</p><p>• Undertake quality assurance tasks, testing tickets related to Benefits to ensure optimal functionality.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison between clients and our business, effectively communicating client needs regarding software functionality and performance.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team on a transition-to-permanent basis in Katy, Texas. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing financial data, creating detailed reports, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who excels at working independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance and identify trends.<br>• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting processes.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to address specific business needs or challenges.<br>• Analyze and report on variances between actual and forecasted financial results.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract and interpret key financial metrics.<br>• Create and deliver compelling financial presentations using PowerPoint.<br>• Leverage advanced Excel skills to manage and analyze large datasets efficiently.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive strategic decisions.<br>• Work with tools such as Power BI to visualize data and create interactive dashboards.
<p>Follow Shad at Robert Half on LI at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half are partnering with a client looking for a property tax analyst.</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 About Client</p><p>Client is a leading oil and gas company headquartered in the heart of Downtown Houston, driven by innovation and guided by a dynamic leadership team. Our culture blends deep industry expertise with forward-thinking strategy, and we’re proud to offer a flexible hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and autonomy.</p><p>📌 Role Overview</p><p>We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <strong>Property Tax Analyst</strong> to join our tax team. This role is a unique blend of compliance and analytical responsibilities, supporting property tax functions across multiple state jurisdictions. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate filings, optimizing tax positions, and supporting strategic decisions that impact our bottom line.</p><p>🧠 What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Prepare and file property tax returns across various U.S. state and local jurisdictions</li><li>Analyze property tax assessments and identify opportunities for appeals or reductions</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments and external consultants to gather data and support filings</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting property tax obligations</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting property tax liabilities</li><li>Support audits and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities</li><li>Maintain property tax records and ensure compliance with internal controls</li></ul><p>✅ What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in property tax, preferably within the oil and gas or energy sector</li><li>Strong understanding of multi-state property tax regulations and compliance</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and property tax software (e.g., PTMS, OneSource, or similar)</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</li></ul><p>🎁 What We Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential</li><li>Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely</li><li>Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career growth</li></ul><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your MS word Resume!</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to lead key financial planning and analysis activities for our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial modeling and a proven track record of managing budgets and variance analysis. Based in Houston, Texas, this is a great opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Oversee the preparation and management of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline and enhance budgeting processes.<br>• Provide accurate financial forecasts and reports to guide executive decision-making.<br>• Analyze financial performance and recommend actionable strategies for improvement.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.<br>• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and tools, driving efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Mentor and guide less experienced financial team members to enhance overall team capability.
<p>Position Summary:</p><p><br></p><p>The Business Analyst (BA) will collaborate closely with the Director of Data Technology, key stakeholders, and business users to identify gaps in existing systems and uncover opportunities for implementing new technologies that align with strategic business objectives. Acting as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, the BA will facilitate collaborative sessions, proactively remove obstacles, and support all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Additionally, the BA will serve as the administrator for both current and emerging technologies. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate data and technology needs, identify potential improvements ahead of business demand, and drive innovation across the organization</p>
<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>
<p>For immediate consideration, please see Tony Bilden's Linked In contact info:</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting financial decision-making through detailed analysis, reporting, and forecasting. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at interpreting complex financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies in financial performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting and forecasting processes.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite and other financial systems to generate accurate and timely reports.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports using technology tools to inform stakeholders.</p><p>• Assist in the development and execution of long-term financial strategies.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial planning and analysis (FP& A) to evaluate business performance.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal and external financial policies and regulations.</p><p>• Provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.</p><p>• Analyze data to support investment decisions and business growth opportunities.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Investor Relations Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for an individual with strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills, eager to contribute to investor engagement and corporate reporting. As part of the team, you will play a key role in preparing presentations, crafting investor communications, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Investor Relations Analyst Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and deliver presentations for shareholders, analysts, and investment groups to effectively communicate company performance and strategy.</p><p>• Build and nurture relationships with sell-side and buy-side analysts, providing timely and accurate responses to inquiries.</p><p>• Collaborate on the creation of investor communication materials, including conference call scripts, press releases, regulatory filings, and website content.</p><p>• Prepare and manage internal reporting for senior leadership and Boards of Directors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Analyze shareholder activity and peer trends to support targeted shareholder engagement initiatives.</p><p>• Design and update communication tools, such as websites, to ensure the dissemination of accurate and timely information.</p><p>• Work with finance teams to analyze financial results and compile key statistics for earnings announcements and investor discussions.</p><p>• Coordinate the marketing calendar, including conferences, roadshows, and corporate visits, to optimize investor outreach.</p><p>• Ensure compliance in all communications with the investment community, including press releases and social media updates.</p>
<ul><li>Investigates operational requirements, Data Science capabilities, and value at stake, seeking effective business solutions through informational and Machine Learning based data products. Assists in the analysis of stakeholder objectives, and the underlying issues arising from investigations into business requirements and problems, and identifies options for consideration. Works iteratively with stakeholders, to identify potential benefits and available options for consideration, and in defining acceptance tests.</li><li>Contributes to evaluating the factors which must be addressed in the change programme. Helps establish requirements for the implementation of changes in the business process.</li><li>Documents changes based on requests for change. Applies change control procedures.</li><li>Facilitates scoping and business priority-setting for DS initiatives of medium size and complexity. Contributes to selection of the most appropriate means of representing business requirements in the context of a specific DS initiative, ensuring traceability back to source. Discovers and analyses requirements for fitness for purpose as well as adherence to business objectives and consistency, challenging positively as appropriate. Obtains formal agreement by stakeholders and recipients to scope and requirements and establishes a base-line on which delivery of a solution can commence. Manages requests for and the application of changes to base-lined requirements. Identifies the impact on business requirements of interim (e.g. migration) scenarios as well as the required end position.</li><li>Implements stakeholder engagement/ communications plans, including, for example; handling of complaints; problems and issues; managing resolutions; corrective actions and lessons learned; collection and dissemination of relevant information. Uses feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure effectiveness of stakeholder management. Helps develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Manages Agile backlog and Sprint Planning, including reports for Portfolio Management</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) Analyst to join our team in Sugar Land, Texas. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategies by providing in-depth analysis and actionable insights. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leadership and contribute to the growth of a publicly traded organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive budgeting and forecasting to support strategic initiatives.<br>• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial presentations for the board of directors and executive leadership.<br>• Analyze income statements and balance sheets to guide operational leaders in decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to streamline financial reporting and analysis.<br>• Execute ad hoc financial analyses to address urgent business needs.<br>• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators to ensure financial targets are met.<br>• Develop and implement best practices for financial planning and analysis processes.
