UPSTREAM PLANNING ANALYST

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Strategic Upstream Planning Analyst with an analytical profile to integrate economic-financial, technical, and operational information, thereby facilitating strategic decision-making. Key Highlights: 1. Actively participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. 2. Develop Upstream Business Plans and monitor their execution. 3. Build economic valuation models and executive reports. **What Are We Looking For?** We are seeking a **Strategic Upstream Planning Analyst** to join our team, holding a university degree in **Engineering, Economics, or related fields**, and possessing a strong analytical profile to contribute to the Upstream business’s **strategic planning, annual budgeting, and corporate forecasting (UPA)** processes. We seek a candidate capable of **integrating economic-financial, technical, and operational information**, developing analyses and valuation models, and generating executive reports that support **strategic decision-making**, aligned with YPF’s development and production objectives. **What Will Be Your Mission?** Actively participate in executing the Upstream business’s **strategic planning, budgeting, and corporate forecasting (UPA)** processes, providing support in defining guidelines, cross-functional consolidation of reservoir and business unit information, and integrated analysis of the **asset and project portfolio**, contributing to informed, strategy-aligned decision-making. **What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?** * Participate in the **development of short-, medium-, and long-term Upstream Business Plans**, integrating production profiles, investment plans, operating costs, asset performance, market assumptions, and profitability metrics. * Monitor **current Business Plans** and the budgeting process, ensuring adherence to deadlines, version traceability, and accurate input registration in corporate systems. * Develop **economic valuation models**, technical-economic analyses, and ad-hoc benchmarks as management and business control support tools. Prepare **executive reports, dashboards, and integrated reports** on process progress, variance analysis, and key alerts for senior leadership. * Participate in analyzing, preparing, and organizing documentation for the **CIC (Corporate Investment Committee)**, providing economic and methodological support for evaluating Upstream projects. * Collaborate on **continuous improvement of planning processes, methodologies, and schedules**, proposing automation, efficiencies, and enhancements in tool usage. Interact cross-functionally with **business planning areas**, gathering information and performing integrated analyses of the project and asset portfolio. **What Do We Value?** **Academic Background:** University degree in **Engineering, Economics, Administration, or related fields**. Additional training in planning, finance, or economic analysis is valued. **Professional Experience:** Experience in **strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, or economic-financial analysis**. Experience in the **Oil & Gas industry** is valued. Prior experience in technical-economic analysis of **business cases** (desirable). **Technical Knowledge: Advanced Excel** (mandatory). * Proficiency in **Power BI** or other data visualization tools. * Familiarity with **data analysis, economic modeling, and planning tools**. * Proficiency in business-specific technical software (desirable). **Competencies:** Strong analytical ability and critical thinking. * Holistic business vision and results orientation. * Ability to work in dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders. * Clear and effective written and oral communication. **Position Information** **Direct Reports:** None **Work Location:** Torre Puerto Madero **Work Schedule:** 4x1 **Travel Availability:** Occasional If you are someone who: * Works with excellence and professionalism. * Gives your best every day, values meritocracy, and always strives for that extra mile. * Views challenges as opportunities to innovate and learn. * Enjoys teamwork and exchanging diverse perspectives. * Approaches projects with passion and commitment. * Promotes a positive work environment built on empathy, active listening, and respect. This position is for you! **What Do We Offer?** An environment where you can contribute your most valuable asset: your energy—the energy that drives, adapts, learns, adds value, and transforms. Joining the \#ExperienciaYPF means: * Accelerating your development to the next level through new learning opportunities. * Creating innovative solutions that impact the country. Being part of a company committed to equity and inclusion. * * ️ Enjoying comprehensive support through the Be \#BeneficiosYExperiencias Program. **Be Program (Benefits and Experiences)** * Exclusive discounts on fuels, gyms, and many other products and services. * Initiatives supporting key family moments: school assistance, extended parental leave, and newborn gifts. * Health coverage for you and your family. * Special university discounts aimed at promoting specialization and postgraduate studies. * Refreshment services, fruits, snacks, and cafeteria (subject to location). * Birthday day off. * Additional vacation scheme. We look forward to welcoming you as we continue creating value and building together the energy future of our country!