Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

The Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a leadership role in supporting the financial planning and strategic initiatives of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project and NextDecade.

The Sr. Manager, FP&A is responsible for leading critical processes including elements of the RGLNG and NextDecade annual budgeting process, implementing and improving analysis and reporting and implementation of FP&A platforms.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own elements of the annual operating budget and plan process including data gathering, comparative analysis, plan drafting and review
• Build, maintain and oversee advanced Excel models to support financial forecasting and scenario planning
• Implement and expand reporting and analysis to support growth and development of organization through transition to operations
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of FP&A and Accounting systems, with a focus on Planful and SAP functionality as applicable, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial systems and reporting tools
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and executive and Board-level presentations
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis as applicable
• Lead, develop and mentor direct reports and other FP&A team members

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of progressive FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Consulting, Corporate Development, or Economic Planning experience, preferably within the Energy sector.
• Experience implementing or managing FP&A systems
• Strong background in financial modeling
• Experience in project management or team leadership
• LNG industry experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of financial systems architecture and integration
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP and/or PowerBI preferred
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree, CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Work Environment This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift. 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.·  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary. ·  Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions. ·  While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear. ·  The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and