Sr. Financial Analyst

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.

Position Summary:

Join a growing wholesale fuel distribution and Midstream company with unlimited future opportunities.  This role will lead the forecasting, budgeting and analysis of Sunoco's U.S. Fuel Distribution Segment. Provide financial analysis to the Sales Organization.  Core responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, projections for the supported business segments, identifying industry trends and providing recommendations that will increase performance, evaluating capital projects, and other ad hoc analysis.  Successful candidate should be driven to succeed while working independently and able to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve objectives.  A successful candidate will be self-motivated, driven and committed to excellent results

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the U.S. Fuel Distribution operations team to provide financial reporting, budget and projections that align with broader company goals.

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

• Provide variance analysis of the actual to forecast operating results throughout the monthly close process

• Lead the preparation of monthly and long-term forecasts

• Identify key performance drivers and opportunities and lead the creation and improvement of management reporting on existing and acquired businesses to track performance.

• Work collaboratively with Fuel Distribution management team and larger finance team to provide financial reporting, budget and projections that align with broader company goals.

• Assure accuracy of financial reporting and projections.

• Identify and research outliers affecting business performance, support strategic initiatives, track risks and opportunities to plan, develop and maintain key business performance measures, identify trends that can improve performance and make strategic recommendations to management.
   

Requirements:

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelors in finance, accounting or related business field or equivalent experience.

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience. Solid problem solving and analytical skills, including ability to clearly link financial results to operation performance drivers

• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to develop relationships across departments and cultivate a collaborative approach to decision making. Keen interest in understanding the company's operations and industry / market dynamics that influence results.

• Strong communication (oral / written) and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to ad hoc needs as they arise.

• Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate and analyze data.

• SAP Experience or related ERP preferred.

• Up to 5%25 of travel may be required.

  
  Software Knowledge:

• Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel and PowerBI with the ability to manipulate and analyze data.

• SAP Experience or related ERP, preferred.

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.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet 

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. 

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified