Decision Support Analyst
Chevron · Buenos Aires
The Decision Support Analyst will manage financial reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, Financial Outlook review, Business Plan support, and performance commentary for the assigned asset. Responsibilities include coordinating monthly, quarterly, and year-end close reporting processes; analyzing actual results versus forecasts and performance objectives; preparing management insights; supporting recurring performance discussions; and responding to ad hoc requests from Business Unit management and corporate stakeholders. The role is expected to work under limited supervision, support projects of medium scope and complexity, and apply detailed knowledge of the work function to improve business outcomes.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Analyze financial and operational performance, including Actuals vs. Forecast vs. Business Plan, current month vs. prior month, YTD, quarterly, and full-year results for CAPEX, OPEX, production, earnings, and cash flow.
- Provide clear, decision-focused commentary on key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities to support management reviews and business performance discussions.
- Support forecast cycles, Business Plan preparation, and monthly Financial Outlook reviews by developing analysis, insights, and qualitative explanations for leadership and stakeholders.
- Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate business alternatives, strategic opportunities, and potential performance issues.
- Support capital investment or divestment decisions by translating financial and operational data into actionable insights.
Reporting, Close & Data Stewardship
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting processes related to budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Prepare monthly reporting commentary and ad hoc reports to explain variances and support Business Unit and corporate management needs.
- Validate data between source tools, reporting files, and operational systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, alignment, and consistency.
- Participate in cost center creation processes with Master Data Governance teams and support linkage to wells, PADs, WBS structures, production systems, and cost allocation segments when needed.
- Interact with corporate departments to support accounting treatment for complex transactions when required.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Technical, Finance, Production, Revenue, Planning, Master Data, and corporate teams to resolve performance issues and support business priorities.
- Serve as a trusted finance partner by providing timely support on cost, production, performance, forecast, allocation, and reporting topics.
- Participate in recurring performance meetings and reviews, including preparation of insights, commentary, and follow-up analysis.
- Collaborate with Business, Planning and Finance stakeholders on enterprise value initiatives, including working capital improvement, cost recoveries, and expense reduction.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, or improve reporting and analytical processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of related experience in finance, accounting, reporting, forecasting, performance management, business planning, external audit, or related analytical roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify root causes, and communicate insights clearly.
- Experience in reporting and forecasting, general accounting, financial planning, or external audit, including experience with Big Four accounting firms.
- Experience managing reporting cycles, forecast deliverables, variance explanations, and management commentary under limited supervision.
- Strong communication skills, including ability to convey facts, explain drivers, and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oil and Gas and Upstream knowledge, including familiarity with CAPEX, OPEX, G&A, production, wells, cost allocations and asset performance metrics.
- Experience with Business Plan preparation, monthly Financial Outlook reviews, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis for Business Unit management.
- Experience partnering across operational, technical, production, revenue, master data, planning, corporate, and finance teams.
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, scenario analysis, dashboarding, data visualization, or digital tool capability.