Financial Analyst (Energy) Full Time NEW

Hillwood Energy, a Perot Company, has a long history in the oil & gas industry with assets in the United States and globally. Our current assets include operated and non-operated working interests in Texas, mineral interests across the US, and HKN Energy Ltd (www.hknenergy.com) which operates the Sarsang and Atrush Blocks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Position Summary:

Hillwood Energy is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team, responsible for investment underwriting, deal execution, and portfolio management activities. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the financial aspects of Hillwood Energy’s investment endeavors both domestic and international, with a primary focus on our domestic portfolio. You will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, offering substantial exposure to senior management. Reporting to a Senior Associate with a dotted line reporting relationship to the EVP of Finance, you will need to demonstrate a strong aptitude for quantitative analysis and modeling, coupled with practical business acumen. Our entrepreneurial culture provides diverse opportunities, including underwriting oil & gas prospects, financial structuring, equity and debt financing, and deal negotiation, much like what is typically encountered in a private equity environment. Hillwood Energy benefits from reliable and committed financial backing and has developer strong relationships with reputable operating companies and financial investors.

Responsibilities:

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Build and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate acquisition, development, and divestiture opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess the impact of commodity prices, operating assumptions, capital plans, and financing structures.
• Conduct stress testing on deal structures to identify key risks, downside exposure, and break-even thresholds.
• Analyze historical financial and operational data to support underwriting assumptions and valuation conclusions.
• Assist in the development of cash flow forecasts, return analyses, and portfolio performance projections.

Transaction Support

• Support due diligence efforts across technical, financial, commercial, and legal workstreams.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party consultants to gather, validate, and interpret deal-related information.
• Participate in the review of purchase and sale agreements, joint venture terms, and other transaction documents.
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials to support approval processes with senior leadership.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare internal reports summarizing asset performance, valuation changes, operational updates, and financial metrics.
• Generate external reporting materials for partners, investors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Develop and deliver presentation materials for management, investment committees, and internal meetings.
• Communicate ongoing project updates to senior management, highlighting key variances, trends, and performance drivers.

Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Tracking

• Track the financial and operational performance of existing assets and investments.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, cash flow timing, and capital expenditures.
• Support the development of asset-level and portfolio-level dashboards, performance reports, and forecasting models.

Cross-Functional & Ad Hoc Support

• Assist the Senior Associate and broader team with ad hoc analyses, research, and strategic projects.
• Conduct market, commodity, and competitive research to support investment theses and portfolio strategy.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, operations personnel, legal teams, and external consultants.
• Support process improvements, documentation, and standardization efforts within the investment team.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong foundation in finance and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated financial modeling capabilities.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high aptitude for financial problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to confidently present findings.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and the ability to adapt and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands effectively.
• Self-motivated and driven to produce high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Team-oriented with a desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute beyond core responsibilities when needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related business or quantitative field with strong academic performance.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking, private equity, or the upstream oil and gas sector.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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