A Financial Planning Manager manages the planning of financial activities for a company or organization. Leads the budgeting process, prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in California. We operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the State of California, applying complementary and integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. Using advanced technology, CRC's workforce focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians. The CRC Finance Department is seeking to fill an FP&A Leadership position located in Bakersfield, CA.
Responsibilities:
Lead consolidated budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial reporting Lead consolidated financial reviews, including variance, trend, risk, and opportunity analysis Coordinate, prepare, and review financial materials for executive management and Board presentations Partner with business units and functional leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial information Partner with Accounting and corporate functions to align actual results, projections, and key business assumptions Manage annual and quarterly financial close calendars, priorities, and cross-functional deliverables Lead, develop, and mentor finance professionals; review work, set priorities, coordinate inputs, and ensure timely delivery Ensure FP&A processes and deliverables comply with internal and external control requirements Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, models, and planning tools Serve as a key financial partner to the VP of Corporate Planning and senior leadership Manage ad hoc financial analyses, reporting requests, and special projects for executive and senior leadership
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related field, including leading planning and reporting processes Experience with budgeting, forecasting, consolidated financial analysis, and management reporting Experience managing, developing, and reviewing finance professionals Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational information Advanced Microsoft Excel and executive-level PowerPoint presentation skills Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and operational drivers of financial performance Ability to manage concurrent priorities and deliver high-quality work within recurring, time-sensitive reporting cycles Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate the broader business implications of financial results Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with senior and executive leadership Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively resolve issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline Background in Oil & Gas, energy, or another capital-intensive industry Corporate-level FP&A experience, including support for executive leadership and Board reporting Familiarity with financial planning and reporting systems such as Hyperion/EPM, Oracle, or SAP Proficiency with data visualization, BI, and database tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, or SQL Knowledge of long-range planning, corporate guidance, scenario modeling, and strategic financial analysis
