Business Analyst- Wichita Falls, TX

POSITION:   BUSINESS ANALYST-SOUTHERN DIVISION (local candidates only, Relocation assistance is not available for this position) DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTLOCATION:   WICHITA FALLS, TX Essential Functions:· Compile, analyze, and report Division and District business results· Analyze actual vs. budget variance of operating expenses and capital spending· Administer and report Division capital projects· Ownership of Division labor and capital allocations · Focal Point and Coordinator for annual Operating Plan· Division administrator and Subject Matter Expert for Oracle Project Costing system· Division administrator for the Asset Management (Oracle eAM) system· Requisitioning and Procurement of materials and services· Implementing process standardization initiatives and champion corporate policyJob Responsibilities:· Act as Division representative on a team focused on standardizing business reporting, identifying best practices, and simplifying work processes· Work closely with the Operations Management organization in Houston to assure the integrity of operating expense, capex, manpower, and other business attestations· Assume leadership role in setting objectives for financial initiatives and best practice implementation· Work closely with Operations’ leadership at both the Head Office and field levels in support of the annual business plan, quarterly opex projections, and related variance analysis· Align division employees with corporate policies and procedures, and help field personnel understand their impact on profitability· Provide divisional procurement support including requisition and/or purchase order entry, goods receipt and inventory record maintenance, invoice reconciliation, and expediting purchased materials.Requirements:· Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business· 5+ years of applicable experience in financial reporting or variance analysis preferred· Strong quantitative and analytical skills· Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities· Strong communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills· Ability to effectively handle and prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines· Ability to handle high-pressure situations in a professional and effective mannerRelocation assistance is not available for this position.   Qualified candidates may respond Either by fax: 713-646-4147 or email: careers@paalp.com Please reference: Business Analyst-Southern Div Equal Opportunity Employer