Operations Control Analyst

The E&C Operations Control team is responsible for the FP&A, Management Reporting & Internal Control on behalf of the overall E&C Finance & Accounting Organization. Our purpose is to ensure the E&C Americas (Center) financial performance is assessed, forecasted and communicated in support of the greater E&C organization's mission and to provide deliverables and services to our internal and external partners. We act as the liaison between the Center and E&C Global in Frankfurt, and support a wide range of internal stakeholders, primarily E&C Americas Senior Management. More precisely, the Operations Control team leads the analysis of financial and operational results within the Center.

The main responsibilities are:

FP&A and Controlling:

• Provide financial planning and analysis to support of E&C Americas performance and strategic decisions.

• Work in coordination with Frankfurt Global E&C head office, Centre Finance and accounting teams to prepare and consolidate results.

• Develop analytical tools to monitor key financial indicators as needed.

• Understand trend deviations (e.g. cost increases, activity vs. market)

• Assist in the Target, Guidance and Rolling Forecast/ Reforecast processes.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations; assist in special projects as needed.

• Responsible for aspects of Cost Control, Company Cost & Workload reporting.

• Accountable for accuracy and consistency of the data reported and used.

Financial Controls / Compliance Responsibilities:

• Provide the 1st Line of Defense (operational management, process owners) with adequate support in the design, implementation and evolution of the Internal Control system.

• Provide expertise on segregation of duties, access rights management, compensating controls, delegation of authority, security of payments etc. Coordinate the yearly Internal Control self-assessment

• Monitor the design, update and implementation of the Internal Control improvement Action Plan, to correct deficiencies identified through Self-Assessment, Internal & External audits, consistently with the yearly orientations and priorities communicated by Group/Hub/Cluster IC.

• Contribute to and benefit from the IC network with other Entity/Cluster/Hub/BU Internal Controllers, to share best practices and work on common projects.

General Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or engineering

• 3-6 year(s) relevant work experience; accounting or finance experience

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; problem solving capabilities and synthetic thinking

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of management/organization

• High level of initiative and desire to continuously improve process and performance

• Must be organized, possess strong ability to multitask; be an adaptable team player

• Extremely proficient with Google tools, some knowledge of PowerBI corporate tools is a plus

Preferred

• Experience with SAP ERP system

• Experience with Power BI

• Experience in EPC project environment

• Proficient Excel and Google Sheets experience

Location

• Houston, Texas

• The position is an office-based position eligible for partial WFH (standard AL policy)

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.