Exploration BPF Analyst

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1 The Exploration BPF Analyst provides financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support for Chevron's Global Exploration organization. The role partners with Exploration Leadership, Finance, Planning, Operations, Commercial and Business Unit stakeholders, to deliver timely financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure accurate financial stewardship of exploration activities across a diverse portfolio of global assets and countries. The analyst serves as a trusted business partner, supporting business planning cycles, outlook development, management reporting, capital stewardship, cost management, and performance analysis while helping drive continuous improvement and standardization across Exploration Finance processes. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Prepare and coordinate monthly outlooks, annual business plans, and long-range planning activities for assigned Exploration assets and countries. Develop forecasts for exploration capital, exploratory expense, G&A, earnings impacts, and working capital components. Analyze actual versus forecast performance and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities. Support delivery of forecast accuracy and financial performance objectives established by Exploration leadership. Accounting, Financial Reporting and US GAAP Compliance Apply accounting principles and U.S. GAAP to evaluate business transactions, forecasts, accruals, and financial impacts related to exploration activities. Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure compliance with Chevron policies, accounting guidance, and reporting requirements. Identify and escalate accounting issues, risks, or unusual transactions requiring technical review. Business Performance & Financial Analysis Perform detailed analysis of financial results, spending trends, commitments, and cost drivers. Monitor exploration project expenditures, drilling activities, farm-in/farm-out transactions, and country-specific exploration portfolios. Identify emerging financial risks and provide recommendations to support business decisions. Develop management reporting packages, scorecards, and executive presentations. Business Partnership & Decision Support Partner with Exploration Managers, Country Managers, Finance Managers, Planning teams, and technical stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions. Provide financial guidance related to exploration investments, project economics, funding requirements, and portfolio activities. Support evaluation of business opportunities, exploration programs, exits, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives. Participate in stakeholder discussions and leadership reviews, translating financial information into actionable business insights. Governance, Controls & Stewardship Ensure compliance with Chevron financial policies, controls, accounting guidelines, and planning processes. Support capital governance activities including AFE-related reviews, spending authorization monitoring, and documentation requirements. Coordinate audit requests and support internal and external compliance activities. Maintain strong financial stewardship and data integrity across planning and reporting processes. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Generate recurring and ad hoc reports to support leadership decision-making. Leverage digital tools and data analytics solutions to improve reporting efficiency and insight generation. Drive standardization, automation, and process improvements across Exploration BPF activities. Contribute to documentation, knowledge management, and transition activities supporting the broader Exploration Finance organization. Key Relationships Internal Vice President and Exploration Leadership Team Exploration Country Managers and Asset Leaders Exploration Finance and Planning organizations Technical Exploration teams (Geology, Geophysics, Drilling, New Ventures) Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Supply Chain, and Compliance partners Global Business Services Finance organizations Required Skills & Competencies Analytical Thinking Ability to evaluate complex financial and operational information, identify trends, and develop actionable insights that support business decisions. Financial and Business Acumen Strong understanding of planning, forecasting, management reporting, capital management, financial analysis, and performance management principles. Stakeholder Partnership and Teamwork Ability to establish effective relationships across functional, geographic, and organizational boundaries while influencing outcomes through collaboration. Effective Communication Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders through written materials, presentations, and discussions. Continuous Improvement Mindset Focus on simplification, standardization, automation, and leveraging digital solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline. Experience in financial planning, business performance, decision support, accounting, or related analytical roles. Strong Excel, Power BI, SAP, and financial modeling skills. Experience working in cross-functional and global business environments preferred. 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