Business Analysis Manager
🔍 Houston, Texas
The Manager provides both leadership and direct execution in margin and forecast modeling for the Downstream Logistics and Transportation business units. This role works closely with cross-functional partners, including Commercial, Accounting, Operations, and Scheduling, to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, deliver analytical insights to executive management, and resolve complex commercial and accounting issues. As a working manager, the Senior Manager not only leads the analyst team but also maintains direct involvement in modeling, long-range planning, validation, and problem-solving to support both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning process, partnering with business leaders to align financial targets with strategic priorities and operational capabilities
· Develop, maintain, and govern financial models that support planning, forecasting, margin analysis, and business performance
· Translate commercial activity, operational assumptions, and market factors into financial forecasts and actionable business insights
· Partner with Commercial, Accounting, Operations, and Scheduling to align financial plans with business activity and strategic priorities
· Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, including volume, margin, and operating assumption updates
· Perform detailed variance analysis across actuals, budget, and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
· Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including executive-level presentations and performance commentary
· Support leadership with scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and ad hoc analysis to evaluate strategic and operational decisions
· Establish and monitor key performance indicators that measure financial, commercial, and operational performance
· Drive improvements in forecasting, reporting, and planning processes through enhanced controls, automation, and standardization
· Oversee development of dashboards, reporting tools, and data infrastructure to improve visibility and decision-making
· Provide financial insight and analytical support for business initiatives, growth opportunities, and performance improvement efforts
· Lead, mentor, and develop analysts, setting clear expectations for strong analytical discipline and attention to detail
· Proactively identify trends, issues, and performance gaps, and help drive corrective action with business partners
· Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
· 5–7 years of experience in FP&A or related financial planning roles, preferably within energy, Downstream NGL’s
· Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills
· Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and large dataset management
· Experience preparing management reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level presentations
· Ability to analyze complex financial and operational information and translate findings into clear business recommendations
· Strong business judgement and financial insight with the ability to connect financial results to commercial and operational drivers
· Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels of leadership
· Self-directed, detail-oriented, and highly accountable, with a hands-on approach to execution and continuous improvement
· Regular and reliable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Knowledge of planning, forecasting, and performance management within the energy or midstream sector
· Experience with long-range planning, scenario modeling, and business case evaluation
· Familiarity with reporting and planning tools such as Power BI, OneStream, RightAngle, or similar systems
· Experience leading or developing teams in a cross-functional finance environment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.