Sr. Financial Analyst - Pipeline Margin

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.  We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience

Summary:

Responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis of Sunoco’s Pipeline Margin/Revenue. Assists and supports short and long-term margin activities working closely with Business Development/Commercial team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial review reporting deck for Executive Management

• Support the company-wide annual budget planning and subsequent monthly forecasting process

• Coordinate with Business Development/Commercial team on modeling and data analytics

• Conduct margin variance analysis including budget/forecast vs. actual, quarter vs. quarter, current year vs. prior year

• Regularly present results, forecasts, and budgets and provide ad hoc analysis to BD/commercial team

• Lead the maintenance of monthly recurring reports that support the analysis of the segment results.

• Identify key performance drivers and opportunities 

• Work closely with accounting and other departments to ensure accuracy of financial transactions

• Participate in team objectives of maximizing efficiencies with reporting, automation, and optimization

• Provide support of our TM1 production and development environments

• Provide quarterly/annual margin support for earnings releases, 10-K, 10-Q, and other external financial reporting for discussion and analysis purposes

• Prepare quarterly reports for Investor Relations, Board of Directors, and M&A teams

• Contribute to overall Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team goals as needed

Requirements - Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• Associate Analyst 0-3 years; Analyst 3-5 years; Sr Analyst 5-8 years of related work experience

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Must be highly proficient with MS Excel

• High level of communication skills, both verbal and written

• Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks

• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Historical experience in the energy sector is preferred (specifically Pipelines)

• IBM Cognos TM1 experience preferred, but not required to apply. However, this role is responsible for TM1 support so the willingness to learn is required.

• SAP experience preferred, but not required

   

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%25 of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet