Job Summary:
Leonid Group has been retained to hire a strategic and analytical Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning, budgeting, performance analysis, and M&A valuation for oil & gas operations. Based in Houston, TX, this role will play a critical role in capital
allocation, corporate finance strategy, and transaction analysis, supporting both organic growth and M&A initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global energy sector finance, with hands-on experience in valuing acquisitions, conducting financial due diligence, and integrating newly acquired assets. This role will involve collaboration with executive leadership, corporate development, and operational finance teams to drive data-driven decision-making in a capital-intensive, commodity-driven industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
- Develop advanced financial models for capital planning, asset performance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
- Conduct valuation analyses (DCF, NAV, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions) for M&A activities.
- Perform financial due diligence for acquisitions, identifying risks and synergies.
- Collaborate with corporate development teams on deal structuring and integration planning.
- Work with international finance teams to align global financial planning processes.
- Prepare board-level presentations on financial impact assessments and investment recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regulations.
- Develop and maintain internal controls for SOX compliance.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (required).
- MBA, CFA, or CPA designation (preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or M&A valuation.
- Strong background in the oil & gas industry with exposure to global financial operations.
- Proven experience in financial modeling, due diligence, and integration.
- Advanced Excel, ERP (SAP, Oracle), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and Hyperion Planning skills.
Why Join Us?
- Industry Leader - Work with a top-tier oil & gas company with a global presence.
- Strategic Impact - Lead M&A valuation, corporate finance, and financial planning strategies.
- Career Growth - Competitive compensation, executive exposure, and global finance leadership opportunities.
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus + comprehensive benefits package