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We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Description

The Gulf Coast Rockies (GCR) AFE Analyst provides monthly financial performance analysis and reporting related to the Approval For Expenditure (AFE) process as well as ad hoc Capital Cost review and oversight in support of the GCR Business Unit.

You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Own GCR AFE approval process ensuring accurate, complete, and timely approvals for expenditures in accordance with Corporate policies
• Validate and/or recommend expenditure classification through understanding and interpretation of accounting policies
• Responsible for research, analysis, recommendation, communication, and financial results of joint venture audit requests, settlement of suspended costs to AFEs, interpretation of disputed cost type, timely AFE closure, and impacts to metrics
• Develop and implement policies and procedures as necessary, with an emphasis on internal controls
• Proactively collaborate with Financial Services - Joint Venture, AFE, Fixed Assets, Supply Chain - Invoice Processing, Drilling, Completions, Facilities, and Projects Engineering, and others to ensure proper understanding, coding, approvals, and recording
• Deliver timely approvals for over-expended projects in support of Internal Control Standards by collaborating with key business unit stakeholders
• Provide routine and ad-hoc financial reporting to facilitate understanding of results in achieving the teams’ goals and strategies
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual corporate reporting requirements are fulfilled
• Liaise with JV partners, auditors and stakeholders regarding financial activities of the entities as necessary
• Participate in nxtgen IT systems projects, ensuring successful transition
• Provide analysis and AFE system support to GCR Region
• Address special projects/assignments using others in and outside the group to complete as necessary

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, related business discipline, or foreign equivalent
• 1+ years of experience with data analytics tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, or related
• Intermediate experience using data analytics to support decision making

Preferred:

• 1+ years of experience with financial process improvement
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong presentation and summarization skills
• Able to prioritize/perform multiple tasks; able to adjust to unexpected and changing conditions and still meet deadlines
• Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of February 20, 2023.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.