Manager, Financial Analysis - Turnaround

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.



Position Overview:

The Manager, Financial Analysis - Turnaround supports the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex (PAMC) by providing end‑to‑end financial analysis, planning, and decision support for turnarounds. This role partners closely with the Turnaround organization and Operations Finance leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, disciplined cost management, and compliance with Motiva financial policies throughout the lifecycle of turnaround events.



The role is accountable for applying Motiva turnaround standards and financial controls, enabling high‑quality investment decisions, and delivering timely insights to support execution and margin outcomes. While maintaining strong financial governance, this position places increased emphasis on forward‑looking analysis, risk identification, and performance transparency during planning and execution.



Note that this person will support turnarounds in person, and will be expected to work a 13 and 1 schedule (13 days in a row, 12 hours per day, then 1 day off) during a turnaround event, which can happen 2-3 times per year.



Responsibilities:

• Provide financial planning, analysis, and decision support for assigned turnarounds across all phases, including annual planning, investment approval, execution, and close‑out.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, Motiva Accounting Policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements related to turnaround spending.
• Apply and support Motiva Turnaround Standards, including the Turnaround Work Process, Financial Controls, and Estimating and Budgeting Recommended Practices.
• Develop, review, and challenge turnaround budgets and forecasts, integrating scope changes, addenda, and discovery into current outlooks.
• Establish and maintain turnaround cost structures, including WBS setup and alignment across financial systems, work orders, and purchase orders.
• Analyze cost and performance data to identify trends, risks, and variances; clearly communicate insights and exceptions to turnaround and finance leadership.
• Partner with turnaround teams to balance timely, accurate cost reporting with execution‑phase data demands.
• Oversee invoice validation and cost reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with approved authorizations.
• Support administration and continuous improvement of PAMC turnaround cost tracking processes, including the Track system and related controls.
• Participate in lessons learned and lookback reviews to improve future turnaround planning, estimating accuracy, and financial outcomes.
• Assist with training Motiva employees and contractors on turnaround financial processes, reporting requirements, and control expectations.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Track team, ensuring effective execution of invoicing controls, system governance, and compliance.
• Set expectations and priorities to ensure consistent vendor controls, billing reviews, and data integrity.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for Track issues.

Experience and Qualifications:



Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations‑facing financial roles
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience supporting large, complex operational events or capital‑intensive activities
• Willingness to work a 13 and 1 schedule (13 days in a row, 12 hours per day, then 1 day off) during a turnaround event, which can happen 2-3 times per year.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supporting refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, or major maintenance events
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost risks and value opportunities and influence outcomes through analysis
• Proven collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills in an operations environment
• Resilience and willingness to challenge assumptions while remaining open to alternative perspectives
• High personal integrity, transparency, and ownership mindset
• Experience driving process improvements and enhancing financial reporting or controls