Vice President, Strategic Planning & Economics Greater Houston, TX Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Planning & Economics to lead corporate planning, financial modeling, project economics, and strategic decision support. The role will develop and maintain an integrated long-range financial model and support business strategy, capital allocation, project development, financing, and major commercial and investment decisions. Responsibilities include evaluating project economics and commercial agreements, preparing forecasts and scenario analyses, and supporting debt, equity, and investment activities. The Vice President will also prepare executive and board-level materials, advise senior leadership, and collaborate across finance, commercial, engineering, legal, and operations teams. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, business, or a related discipline, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience in areas such as strategic planning, project finance, corporate finance, or infrastructure development. Significant experience building complex financial models for capital-intensive projects or businesses is required, as is a strong understanding of financing structures, valuation, capital allocation, and long-range planning. Expert Excel and financial modeling skills, plus the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior audiences, are essential. Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other large capital projects is preferred; an MBA or equivalent is also preferred.

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