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Our client is currently recruiting for a Finance Adviser - Decommissioning. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a 7 month contract and offers hybrid working.

ROLE

Provide a comprehensive and effective finance service to designated business areas as required.
Provide oversight to deliver key driver and trend analysis, updates and administer detailed budgets/forecasts to incumbent budget holder(s).
Focal interface between business stakeholders and Finance function, adding value through provision of insight and ensuring accurate information and budgeting activities are in accordance with company policies, procedures and contractual agreements
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery of accurate and timely cost reporting
Responsible for co-ordinating all financial resources required to meet designated business area reporting requirements, acting as ultimate focal point for the business area management
Drive monthly cost reviews
Provide ad-hoc cost analysis and management presentations as appropriate
Manage interaction with JV Partners/ Operators as required on monthly financials/AFE’s and outlook updates
Interface with group finance to ensure consistent application of accounting policy
Support AFE project review and support stage gate sign offs
Delivery of accurate and timely information in support of planning

Ensure effective framework in place for detailed budget/forecast information and phasing for budget holder review/approval for monthly outlooks, budget and Life-of-Field planning
Provide high quality variance analysis as required
Provide enhancements to the process including but not limited to predictive analytics and automation
Support the preparation/ review of JV Partner/Operator information including JV partner budget packs and other information requested from co-venturers in compliance with the provisions of our JV agreements
Support consolidation/ reporting of forecasting activities from other functions including but not limited to UK Projects and Well Operations.
Provision of accurate information to support the JV close & partners

Provide support and follow up on JV partner audits through liaison with audit co-ordinator
Review and issue JV reports including reforecasts
Develop OCM presentations and lead/ Attend FinCOM meetings as required
Focal point for all benchmarking/ regulatory reporting required for business area
Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager
REQUIREMENTS:

Degree and qualified accountant of recognised body ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with appropriate industry experience
Proven experience of management reporting and modelling within upstream oil and gas industry
Strong analytical skills
Experience of SAP / SunSystems preferred
Strong MS Office skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation
Focus on service delivery to business and functions
Flexible and responsive to stakeholder requirements and changing environment
Ability to deliver high quality work by deadlines and work effectively under time pressure
Ability to work on own initiative, proactively drive change, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
Open, honest and reliable