Murphy Oil Corporation

Sr Financial Analyst

Posted on: 15 Feb 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Summary

This role is primarily responsible for supporting Murphy’s Forecasting, Budget, and Internal Reporting processes all of which help Murphy’s Executive Management with strategic portfolio decisions. The ideal candidate will provide analysis relative to ongoing operations, changes to business including various Acquisition & Divestitures, portfolio optimization scenarios, "what if scenarios," capital allocation, and ad-hoc analysis.  Key contributions in this role include supporting the monthly Financial Reviews for the CEO and Executive Management, as well as preparation of annual budget presentation for the Board of Directors (BoD).

Responsibilities

Contributes to the day-to-day processes associated with forecasting, budgeting, internal reporting, and analysis.
Owns and maintains aspects of the forecasting and budgeting processes as assigned
Utilizes systems and processes to help simplify, standardize, and automate
Consistently improves quality and timeliness of deliverables
Utilizes in-depth business knowledge and understanding to provide timely business intelligence for strategic decision making
Supports FP&A needs in the Segment / Business Unit
Performs financial analyses of key business initiatives and strategic objectives
Collaborates with Business Unit to improve financial analysis and forecasting methodologies
Builds relationships to develop and enhance collaboration with Segment / Business Unit

Required Skills

Understanding and ability to apply forecasting, budgeting, and finance techniques
Exceptional scenario planning, strategic thinking, modeling, and analytical skills
Excellent project management, communications and problem-solving skills
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with limited information and standardization
Knowledge of applications, technologies and tools for gathering, reporting, analyzing and forecasting data
Capacity to operate with a high degree of independence and autonomy, demonstrated by strong planning, organizational, time management and decision-making skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with the team and other stakeholders to establish strong partnerships and deliver exceptional value

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science or related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in FP&A, Accounting, or similar role  
Oil & Gas experience

 

 Desired/Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CFA certification
Economics tools experience
Hyperion Planning experience

 

PURPOSE 

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law
Follow through on commitments
Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution
Step up and lead
Don’t settle for “good enough”
Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience
Lean into challenges
Support each other
Consider the implications

Murphy Oil Corporation

El Dorado, AR

Murphy Exploration & Production Company

Murphy Exploration & Production Company is engaged in crude oil and natural gas production activities in the United States and Malaysia and explores for oil and natural gas worldwide. Murphy E&P is headquartered in Houston, Texas and conducts business from a number of offices around the world.

Murphy Oil Company Ltd.

Murphy Oil Company Ltd. is engaged in crude oil and natural gas exploration and production in Western Canada and offshore Eastern Canada. The Murphy Oil Company Ltd. office is located in Calgary, Alberta.

Global E&P 2017 Company facts 

Renewed exploration portfolio with low-cost entries in Sergipe-Alagoas Basin in deepwater Brazil
Expanded position in the Vulcan Basin, offshore Australia
De-risked nearly 250 well locations in the Kaybob Duvernay
Proven reserves at year end: 698 MMBOE
Net hydrocarbons produced: 164 MBOEPD

Offices worldwide

El Dorado, Arkansas
Houston, Texas
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

 

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