Full-Time

Financial Analyst

Posted on 1/13/2025

Occidental Petroleum

Occidental Petroleum

10,001+ employees

Oil and gas production with sustainability focus

Energy

Mid, Senior

Houston, TX, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Occidental Petroleum's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree
  • 3 to 5 years Corporate Accounting Experience (would consider 2-3 years of Public Accounting)
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines
  • Self-motivated and strong work ethic
  • Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions
  • Independent thinker with the ability to problem solve
  • Proactive learner
  • Takes accountability and strives to increase results
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to work Overtime required for monthly closing activities
Responsibilities
  • Preparing monthly journal entries
  • Preparing monthly close schedules
  • Ensuring monthly close deadlines are met
  • Reviewing financial statements and performing account reconciliations
  • Analyzing financial statement activity
  • Working closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data
  • Assisting with internal and external audit requests, as well as other special projects
Desired Qualifications
  • Upstream Oil and Gas experience / background a plus
  • SAP experience a plus
  • CPA a plus

Occidental Petroleum focuses on sustainable and low-cost operations in the energy sector, primarily in oil and gas. The company uses advanced technology to enhance efficiency and is a leader in carbon management, aiming for net zero emissions in its operations by 2040 and from its products by 2050. Unlike many competitors, Occidental invests in renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to reduce costs and carbon footprints. Their goal is to lead in sustainable energy practices while serving a diverse range of clients globally.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$632.3M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1920

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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with TAE Technologies could position Occidental as a leader in emissions-free energy.
  • Joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway opens new revenue streams in lithium production.
  • Acquisition of CrownRock assets strengthens Occidental's position in the $3 trillion CCS market.

What critics are saying

  • Potential repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act could impact DAC technology funding.
  • CrownRock acquisition may increase debt burden, affecting financial stability.
  • Nuclear fusion partnership with TAE Technologies is speculative and may not yield results.

What makes Occidental Petroleum unique

  • Occidental is a leader in carbon management with ambitious net zero targets by 2040.
  • The company is pioneering in adopting ESG metrics, leading in sustainable practices.
  • Occidental's investment in DAC technology and nuclear fusion sets it apart in emissions reduction.

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