Finance & Planning Manager

Company Description:

A privately held exploration and production company, Hunt Oil has successfully conducted worldwide petroleum operations for over 80 years and is one of the world’s leading independent energy companies. The mission of Hunt Oil Company is to be a growth-oriented industry leader respected throughout the world for the quality and competency of its people, the efficiency and scope of its operations, and its rich heritage of honesty and integrity. 

Position Summary:  

We are currently seeking a Finance & Planning Manager located in our Dallas, TX office, to report to the VP of Planning & Treasurer. The position will lead planning and finance support for all the company’s assets (both domestic and international), manage and develop a team of analysts, and provide senior management and the Board of Directors with decision-making tools on a regular basis. 

Responsibilities:

The Manager will oversee and refine the company’s three-statement corporate model and lead the team responsible for the following:

• Assist in month-end forecasting cycles and preparation of monthly financial reporting packages by providing pro forma financial statements, liquidity outlooks, and asset-level free cash flow forecasts
  • Requires regular coordination with domestic and international business units to understand operational assumptions and risk factors (i.e. production data for both producing and incremental program activity, capital plans, operating costs, etc.)   
• Develop long-term financial statements/forecasts on a regular basis
• Perform financial scenario analyses under various price cases and operational assumptions
• Model and analyze the impact to capital structure of contemplated acquisitions, divestitures and/or refinancings
• Perform other ad hoc financial analyses for senior management, lenders, and other third-party requests
• Lead and support company’s commodities risk management and hedging function, partnering with senior management to develop and execute the company’s hedging strategy  
  • Requires strong knowledge of commodities markets and hands-on experience structuring and evaluating financial derivatives used to hedge commodity price exposure (i.e. swaps, options, collars) across crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs

Required Skills:

• Financial modeling expertise (using MS Excel)
• Microsoft Office applications expertise
• Strong working knowledge of Finance and Accounting
• Working knowledge of AI tools and applications a plus
• Working knowledge of SAP/BPC Financial Planning software a plus
• Working knowledge of commodities markets and hedging strategies required
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
• Working knowledge of financial derivatives (swaps, options, collars)
• Ability to work in an integrated, multi-disciplinary team
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and areas of responsibility concurrently
• Detail-oriented

Required Experience: 

• University degree with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Economics and/or Energy Management recommended
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including team leadership or management responsibility
• Extensive financial modeling experience in MS Excel
• Oil & Gas operational knowledge required; direct commodities market and hedging experience strongly preferred

Company Highlights:

• For over 87 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people. 
• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums 
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• Commitment to the following ideals:
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • An exceptional employee experience

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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