We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of FP&A - Energy (Enterprise) to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and data visualization efforts within our diverse distribution business specializing in petroleum-based products. This role requires deep industry knowledge across land and marine distribution, financial acumen, and the ability to provide data-driven insights that enhance decision-making. A strong understanding of inventory management, supply chain components, and physical commodity markets is essential to optimize financial strategies and operational efficiencies. Additionally, this role will be responsible for developing and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive business performance and strategic initiatives. The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will regular interaction with the entire executive team.
Position is located at the corporate office in Grapevine, TX. Open to relocation discussions as deemed necessary.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Financial Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives, supporting rapid growth in petroleum and lubricant distribution across land and marine operations.
- Financial Acumen Development: Foster a culture of financial awareness across the organization by educating business leaders on key financial principles, performance drivers, and budget management to enhance decision-making.
- Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs, providing variance analysis, trend identification, and strategic recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Operational & Commercial Support: Partner with supply chain, operations, and sales teams to analyze cost structures, pricing strategies, and profitability across distribution channels.
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Assess and optimize inventory levels, procurement strategies, and supply chain logistics to ensure cost efficiency and availability of petroleum and lubricant products. Develop financial models that support demand planning and supply forecasting.
- Data Analytics & Visualization: Leverage advanced data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to transform complex financial data into actionable insights. Provide executive leadership with real-time analytics on financial performance.
- M&A and Investment Analysis: Evaluate capital expenditures, investment opportunities, and potential mergers & acquisitions to support business expansion.
- Trading & Market Understanding: Analyze trading trends, market conditions, and risk factors that influence commodity pricing and distribution strategies.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Accounting, Treasury, and Business Development teams to ensure financial integrity and strategic alignment.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual planning process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning. Ensure financial models accurately reflect business performance and market conditions.
Other Functions:
- Apply financial expertise with a firm understanding of finance and accounting concepts, superb analytical abilities, and strong attention to detail.
- Conduct analysis of business units, portfolio segments, geographic territories, business lines and acquisitions.
- Ensure timely and accurate business/financial reports and plans; share with all business units to increase financial transparency in management reporting and business-line performance.
- Gather, manage, and manipulate data from multiple sources for analysis; identify trends, extract insights, and deliver actionable presentations of findings.
- Monitor and report on market changes including macroeconomics and peers/competitors.
- Special projects as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
