Analyst - Financial Planning / Sr.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, with an extensive network of pipelines and terminals spanning coast to coast. With more than 11,000 employees and decades of operational experience, we are a leader in the midstream sector.

We believe our people are critical to our success and are committed to providing a safe, ethical, respectful, and growth-oriented workplace. Kinder Morgan offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and a company-funded retirement plan.

The department currently operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Monday through Wednesday and remote work Thursday and Friday.

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will play a key role within the Natural Gas Midstream Planning organization, responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and analyzing financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans across the Midstream Region’s assets. This role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, Business Development, and Accounting to provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.


*Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

Education

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

Experience & Knowledge

• Strong analytical, forecasting, planning, and financial reporting capabilities
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting or financial modeling experience
• Midstream or gathering & processing systems preferred
• Ability to navigate and synthesize large data sets across multiple systems and tools

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver timely financial analysis and insights to senior management to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Build and maintain financial models used to develop financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range outlooks
• Perform variance analysis, investigating drivers and anomalies
• Conduct pricing, volume, and operational sensitivity analyses
• Partner with Business Development, Commercial and Operations to develop financial projections
• Enhance financial reporting and dashboards using Power BI and other tools
• Improve financial processes and models while maintaining data integrity and governance standards
• Coordinate routine deliverables, audit requests, and ad hoc analyses as requested by management
• Ability to create executive-ready presentations
• Lead and mentor junior team members

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, PivotTables, advanced charting, large data handling)
• VBA and macro experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial results clearly at both detailed and executive levels
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels of management and cross-functional partners
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies, processes, and internal controls
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with Accounting, Commercial, and Operations teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools
• Flexibility to work overtime during critical forecasting and reporting cycles

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.