Cost Analyst (USA: Port Arthur, TX, US, 77640) bei Chevron Phillips Chemical | Performance by Design. Caring by Choice.
Chevron Phillips Chemical | Performance by Design. Caring by Choice. · Port Arthur, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Introduction
Join Chevron Phillips Chemical, LP as a Cost Analyst based in Port Arthur, where you will play a vital role in supporting financial operations within our commercial business units and production plants. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across functions in a dynamic environment dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
As a key member of the finance team under the Assistant Controller-Shared Finance Services division, you will leverage your analytical skills and financial knowledge to contribute to cost management, budgeting, and reporting processes that drive informed decision-making at all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and analyzing monthly cost results, and developing detailed forecasts of operating expenses for commercial business units and manufacturing facilities, ensuring accurate financial planning and control.
- Coordinating the plant site budget process by working closely with cost center owners to consolidate and summarize financial data, developing comprehensive budget materials, and preparing presentations for management review.
- Engaging proactively with engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to comprehend finance-related priorities and translating those insights into actionable solutions that improve financial performance.
- Collecting, transforming, and scrutinizing data to respond effectively to ad-hoc requests, validate assumptions, and identify optimization opportunities within the financial processes.
- Developing and maintaining dynamic, user-friendly reporting tools and dashboards that support transparent and efficient communication of financial information across departments.
- Collaborating with various stakeholders including commercial units, plant leadership, and finance teams at headquarters to enhance business processes and implement new systems or methodologies.
- Providing support to cost center owners and project leaders with monthly accruals, expense estimates, and financial analysis to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
- Conducting analysis and managing the distribution of support costs to production units, ensuring compliance with financial standards and organizational policies.
- Preparing third-party billings by interpreting contractual agreements related to products and services, guaranteeing correct invoicing and timely revenue recognition.
- Reviewing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and conducting annual assessments to uphold internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of presentations to senior management, providing critical financial insights to support strategic decisions.
- Performing quarterly audits of assigned financial processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures.
- Contributing to special projects such as governmental reporting requirements, benchmarking analyses, gap closure initiatives, capacity utilization studies, and assessments of lost profit opportunities to enhance the company’s competitive position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis in business and accounting.
- At least 3 years professional experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and presentations.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, including integration between financial statements, cost accounting methods, and capitalization policies.
- Ability to identify and articulate process and personnel issues impacting financial outcomes with a problem-solving mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- At least 5 years professional experience in financial analysis, cost accounting or related discipline.
- Previous experience as a financial analyst or plant cost analyst in manufacturing or related industries.
- Familiarity with big data analysis techniques, applying critical thinking and advanced analytics to support decision-making.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, SAP, Blackline, Track, and Planful financial systems.
- Knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and capitalization rules, enhancing accuracy in financial transactions and reporting.
- Capability in building and interpreting financial and business models to guide strategic initiatives.
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.
Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status.
To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Eligibility for Relocation: Yes (Internal Candidates Only)
Closing Date: 09/19/2025
