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[Apply on Cheniere Energy’s careers site →](https://hcgi.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/25000537) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cheniere Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/) / Senior / Lead Analyst, Strategic Finance ## Job description ### POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior / Lead Analyst, Strategic Finance reports directly to the Director, Strategic Finance and is responsible for developing financial models, evaluating strategic transactions, assisting in strategic plans, coordinating financial projections and guidance with Financial Planning and Treasury. The Senior / Lead Analyst will assist the Director, Strategic Finance in conducting financial analyses and presentation work for the Vice President of Strategic Finance, Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasury, CFO, CEO and Board of Directors. ### RESPONSIBILITIES AND ### ESSENTIAL DUTIES Build and maintain complex financial models (integrated financial statements, DCF, LBO, project finance) to support corporate financing strategy and investment decisions. Assist Strategic Finance Group with executions of financings, investments and transactions utilizing corporate finance, project finance and/or partnership structures. Apply financial knowledge and skills independently to perform variety of ad-hoc technical analysis. Assist in drafting executive committee and board materials that include financial forecasts and relevant analyses. Work with internal and external groups in designing and maintaining tools, models and databases useful to performing the functions of corporate development, financing, capital structure assessment, and financial reporting and forecasting. Work closely with Financial Planning, Corporate Development & Strategy, Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Legal, Commercial, Investor Relations, Asset Groups, Gas Supply & Trading. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. ### KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge: The Senior / Lead Analyst, Strategic Finance should possess a strong finance background with previous work and transaction experience in investment banking, corporate finance, project finance, leverage finance, capital markets and/or principal investing. The Senior / Lead Analyst should have strong financial modeling and presentation skills. An understanding of global energy market fundamentals, especially LNG markets, combined with industry knowledge of key elements of midstream and MLP businesses is ideal. ### Skills Strong business analysis and modeling skills, especially with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Solid understanding of energy finance markets. Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects concurrently while meeting deadlines. Highly organized and motivated with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Individual shall demonstrate good judgment, high integrity and sound decision-making skills. Exceptional communication skills with ability to effectively communicate across various levels, disciplines and technical abilities of an organization. Team player. Positive attitude with the flexibility and adaptability to respond to rapidly changing work environments. Strong interpersonal skills are required. ### EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education, Training and Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in finance, math, statistics, or a related field. ### Experience Senior Analyst: 1-3 years of progressive experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Principal Investing, or Project Financing; Or, 3-7 years’ experience within Corporate Development or Finance. ### Lead Analyst 3-5 years of progressive experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Principal Investing, or Project Financing; Or, 7-10 years’ experience within Corporate Development or Finance. DIRECT REPORTS None FREEDOM TO ACT The Senior / Lead Analyst, Strategic Finance has significant expertise in their field and requires minimal direct supervision to be highly effective. WORK CONDITIONS Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others. Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends. May be required to work overtime. Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere. ADA ### JOB REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical or mental disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 31, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Houston, TX, United States[Apply on Cheniere Energy’s careers site →](https://hcgi.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/25000537) ## Hiring at Cheniere Energy - Open jobs: 20 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Cheniere Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Cheniere Energy ### [Associate Analyst / Analyst, Business Planning (Finance)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/jobs/e72a082e608eca9315f6/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Lead Analyst / Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/jobs/e0445b7f9a0c3cb4d1c8/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Analyst / Senior Analyst, Corporate Development and Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/jobs/b4b032d3c08c52818edf/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Analyst, Land Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/jobs/00a5ce42f154eb74f3ac/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Associate Analyst / Analyst, Middle Office (Contract Management)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cheniere-energy/jobs/3b2b9f173a6016719022/) Houston, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Strategic Finance Lead - Cost Competitiveness- E5- FT Telework](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3ee6355aeeb1d5f031f5/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL, Grand Prairie, TX ### [Strategic Finance Staff - Cost Competitiveness - E4 - FT Telework](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3a6cab7f628b96010b1f/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL, Grand Prairie, TX ### [Strategic Finance Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/datadog/jobs/e6e6b165e56b747b7afe/) Datadog · New York ### [Strategic Finance Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coreweave/jobs/8086cce14cc74e109e93/) CoreWeave · Manhattan, NY ### [Strategic Financing Solutions – Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/582406b1c9293796add0/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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