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Position Title: Analyst; Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning  Reports to: Director, FP&A  Location: Las Vegas, NV (Must have plans to relocate to or actively live in the Las Vegas Area) Company: LV Petroleum, LLC  Job Summary  The Analyst; Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning is an important entry-to-mid-level role within the Finance team at LV Petroleum. This position supports the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and performance analysis processes. The Analyst; Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning will work with financial data to help leadership understand business performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions in the dynamic petroleum industry.  This is a great opportunity for a motivated early-career professional looking to build strong analytical skills and gain exposure to strategic finance in the energy sector.  Key Responsibilities  •  Support the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.  •  Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast, explaining key drivers and recommending corrective actions.  •  Assist in the preparation and updating of financial forecasts, incorporating business assumptions, market trends, and operational inputs specific to petroleum operations.  •  Participate in capital planning activities, including the evaluation of capital projects, preparation of authorization for expenditure (AFE) requests, and tracking of project costs versus budget.  •  Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, capital investment decisions, ROI analysis, and scenario modeling.  •  Prepare clear and accurate financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management regarding performance, forecasts, and capital allocation.  •  Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis on topics such as cost optimization, pricing, inventory management, and capital project performance.  •  Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to gather accurate data for forecasting and capital planning processes.  •  Help maintain and improve FP&A tools and templates (Excel, Power BI, etc.) used for budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.  •  Participate in special projects such as process automation, investment analysis, or long-term strategic planning initiatives.  Requirements Qualifications & Experience  •  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.  •  1–3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or business intelligence.  •  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts, and financial modeling).  •  Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or ERP systems is a plus.  •  Solid understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and key financial metrics.  •  Previous exposure to the oil & gas or energy industry is preferred but not required.  Key Skills & Competencies  •  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.  •  Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  •  Good communication skills — able to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.  •  Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.  •  Curiosity and eagerness to learn about forecasting,