Financial Planning Analyst / Sr. Analyst

Position Description

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 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.

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
  
  

Position Requirements

Education:

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

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.