Full-Time

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Deadline 11/10/27
Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation

201-500 employees

Operates coastal tank barges and ATBs

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Forecasting
Visio
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role
  • 7 to 10 years overall experience
  • Strong accounting and financial statement understanding as it relates to the related financial analysis
  • Proficient use of financial metrics: Internal Rate of Return, Net Present Value, Payback Period, Days Sales Outstanding, Days Payable Outstanding
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, attention to detail and the ability to structure and analyze financial modeling
  • Proactive strategic thinker with the ability to communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and other stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and apply learnings quickly
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required and prefer experience with Microsoft Power BI
  • Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and soliciting customer feedback to improve service
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, and a dynamic environment
  • Standard Office Criteria
  • Education: BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role, 7 to 10 years overall experience
Responsibilities
  • Participate in the forecasting and budgeting processes, collecting, organizing, and analyzing departmental inputs
  • Lead the weekly and monthly forecasting process
  • Lead the KDS budget process, develop and support budget templates, and assist with the development of budget presentations
  • Assess, analyze and report on assigned business unit’s results for fluctuations by account, type, and major line item. Support overall closing process as required
  • Conduct trend analysis and reports for assigned business units
  • Anticipate, investigate, and review monthly variances in advance of formal monthly and quarterly reporting
  • Provide commentary and analysis to internal management highlight material items in the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
  • Spearhead ad hoc projects and reports to support Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders as well as the broader financial team
  • Develop reports, reporting dashboards, and other tools to drive efficiency and opportunities
  • Recommend financial systems processes for effective and efficient practices
  • Model and evaluate business opportunities and projects
  • Partner with leaders to conduct analyses and insights into the business in order to scale, manage, and grow business predictability and profitably
  • Support financial reviews, create and manage monthly financial presentations, and briefs as required
  • Prepare necessary reconciliations of the reporting data
  • Review and update procedures and controls as it pertains to the related area of responsibility
  • Support audit requests as required
  • Recommend areas of improvement to management to create efficiencies and/or cost savings
  • Support financial closing process and quarterly reserve analysis
  • Maintain a strong personal commitment to the safety culture
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI is preferred

Kirby Offshore Marine operates the United States’ largest coastal fleet of tank barges and towing vessels, moving refined products, black oil, and petrochemicals along Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. Its offshore fleet includes about 23 Articulated Tug/Barge (ATB) units, which pair a tug with a barge so the tug pushes the barge at sea, enabling safer, faster trips with better fuel efficiency and fewer delays compared to traditional tug-and-barge setups. Since 2015, Kirby has added six ATBs with a combined tank capacity exceeding 800,000 barrels. The company’s product flow relies on coastal shipping networks and ATB configurations to improve transit times and operational reliability, serving regional distribution in U.S. waters. The goal is to provide efficient, reliable marine transportation for refined products and petrochemicals while expanding capacity and maintaining safety in maritime operations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1921

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 EPS grew 13% to $1.50; guidance raised to 5%-15% growth.
  • Power generation backlog near $1B high-end driven by data centre and industrial demand.
  • Tight barge supply and high utilization rates support sustained margin expansion through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • USCG emissions regulations July 2027 mandate hybrid retrofits, requiring $500M+ unplanned capex.
  • Ingram Barge undercuts spot rates with newer fuel-efficient vessels, eroding utilization advantage.
  • Cummins engine delivery delays halt fleet modernization, forcing reliance on aging vessels.

What makes Kirby Corporation unique

  • Dominant inland tank-barge fleet expanded via $244M Cenac Marine acquisition in March 2026.
  • First battery-electric plug-in hybrid inland towing vessel positions Kirby as sustainability leader.
  • $710M Stewart & Stevenson acquisition strengthens distribution segment with diesel engines and equipment.

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Simply Wall St
Apr 8th, 2026
Kirby expands $750M revolver to 2031, shifts capital toward buybacks and vessels

Kirby Corporation has amended its credit agreement with JPMorgan and other lenders, extending its revolving credit facility to $750 million through March 2031. The facility, which refinances existing debt and supports vessel equipment purchases and share repurchases, can be expanded by an additional $500 million. The extended facility provides greater balance sheet flexibility whilst maintaining covenant limits on leverage and interest coverage. Kirby has already deployed over $800 million under its share repurchase programme, suggesting the company will balance equipment spending with continued buybacks. The move comes as Kirby's investment narrative continues to rely on tight barge supply and ageing fleets to support earnings, though prolonged softness in chemical markets remains a key risk.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 22nd, 2026
Atlantic Investment bets $25M on Kirby as marine operator posts $6.33 EPS and 20.8% margin in Q4

Atlantic Investment Management established a new position in Kirby Corporation, acquiring 223,000 shares in a $24.57 million trade, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing dated 17 February 2026. The position represents 13.8% of the fund's reportable assets under management. Kirby, a leading US marine transportation and distribution services provider, reported $6.33 in diluted earnings per share for 2025 on $3.36 billion in revenue, up from $4.91 the previous year. Marine transportation posted a 20.8% operating margin in the fourth quarter, whilst distribution and services benefited from 47% year-over-year growth in power generation demand. Shares traded at $126.68 on 17 February 2026, up 20% over the past year. Management expects 2026 earnings to be flat to up 12% year over year.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 30th, 2026
Kirby misses Q4 revenue as weather delays hit marine ops, but power gen revenue surges 47%

Kirby, a marine transportation service company, missed Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q4 2025, reporting $851.8 million in sales, up 6.2% year on year. However, its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share beat analyst estimates by 3.2%. The company cited seasonal weather delays and early-quarter pricing softness in inland marine operations as headwinds. However, spot rates recovered by quarter-end, and coastal operations maintained high barge utilisation in the mid to high 90% range. Operating margin improved to 15.2%, up from 6.3% the previous year. Distribution and services saw 47% year-on-year growth in power generation revenues, driven by data centre and industrial demand. Management expects steady 2026 performance, supported by tight vessel supply and improving barge utilisation, though inflationary pressures remain a concern.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 29th, 2026
Kirby misses Q4 revenue estimates at $851.8M despite 6.2% growth and record year

Kirby, a marine transportation service company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $851.8 million, missing analyst estimates of $863.8 million despite growing 6.2% year on year. The company's GAAP earnings per share of $1.68 beat expectations by 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $203.1 million, exceeding analyst estimates by 5.9%, with a 23.8% margin. Operating margin improved to 15.2% from 6.3% in the prior year quarter, whilst free cash flow margin rose to 31.1% from 18.8%. Chief executive David Grzebinski called 2025 a record year for the company. Over the past five years, Kirby's revenue has grown at a 9.2% compound annual rate, though recent growth has slowed to 4.3% over the last two years.

ETF Daily News
Sep 24th, 2024
Seven Eight Capital LP Makes New $201,000 Investment in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX)

Seven Eight Capital LP makes new $201,000 investment in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX).