Financial Analyst
@Sahara Group posted 1 month agoJob Detail
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Job ID 50562
Job Description
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Management Reporting & Dashboards
- Prepare routine and ad-hoc management reports, including performance packs, dashboards, and key operational/financial metrics (e.g., production volumes, cost per BOE, lifting cost reports, OPEX vs. budget).
- Ensure all reports are delivered on time and presented in a clear, concise, and actionable format.
- Support preparation of board-level and executive management presentations.
Data Gathering & Validation
- Collect, reconcile, and validate data from multiple sources, including operations, accounting, and engineering.
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial and operational datasets used for reporting and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain robust data controls and audit trails.
Financial & Operational Analysis
- Conduct variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast) across CAPEX, OPEX, and production metrics.
- Analyze trends, drivers, and underlying factors impacting financial and operational performance.
- Provide actionable insights and early warning signals to management regarding performance gaps or opportunities.
Benchmarking & Industry Analysis
- Perform benchmarking studies to compare company performance against peers and industry best practices.
- Track commodity price trends, cost benchmarks, and operational efficiency metrics relevant to upstream oil & gas.
- Support competitive intelligence initiatives to guide strategic positioning.
Modeling & Decision Support
- Build and maintain financial and operational models to support decision-making on projects, budgets, and investments.
- Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to evaluate financial impact under different assumptions.
- Partner with business units to provide financial insight into operational and strategic decisions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Knowledge, experience and proficiency demonstrated in all the activities described above.
- Familiarity with IFRS and other relevant financial regulations in the oil and gas industry.
- Proficient in financial modeling, cost management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and MS Excel.
- Strong technical skills in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP and corporate governance standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Minimum Qualification/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or ICAN are highly desirable.
- 3–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, reporting, or planning, ideally within oil & gas, energy, or capital-intensive industries.
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