Sr. Specialist F,P&A


Job title

Sr. Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis

Grade

 

Stream

Upstream E&P

Function

F&P - Financial Planning & Analysis

Location

Oman – Muscat

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Head of FP&A

Direct Reports

0

Job purpose

Execute assigned end-to-end activities and tasks at Financial Planning & Analysis scope, acting as team player for

(1) Running CapEx, Opex, and Financials for both annual planning cycles (Business Plan) and ongoing re-forecasts updates,

(2) Implement the End-to-End OQEP Monthly Performance Reporting. 

(3) Gather, analyse, align and report accurate information across OQEP based on the assigned tasks.,

(4) Critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, on key drivers behind the numbers and agree on comments to be incorporated into the issued reports.

(5) Contribute to OQEP performance review meetings with the Executive team

(6) Provide insights and recommendations on specific business and operational issues in alignment with the stakeholders,

(7) Manage & control applicable Finance ERP Masterdata.

(8) Design, develop, implement and update the OQEP Performance Framework, Policies, Processes and Procedures, and

(9) Design and develop a database for performance requirements & KPIs in order to make informed decisions. (Financial performance versus the budget); in order to ensure its compliance with the conditions agreed in the SLA and relevant policies and ensure the continuity and efficiency of the business.

The position will act in accordance with the Companie’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

CapEx

  • Execute OQEP CapEx Five-year forecast during annual Business Planning Cycle.
  • Support the team in data collection from major focal points in the businesses.
  • Conduct data analysis and challenge sessions based on OQEP Strategy and Board of Directors direction.
  • Consolidate submitted CapEx plan for OQEP Leadership and Board of Director endorsement and approval.
  • Develop Monthly/Quarterly Latest Estimate on Capex Actual expenditure and perform Variance analysis against Annual Approved budget.

OPEX

  • Review OPEX impact on business planning across different marketplaces to predict and develop OPEX frameworks for the annual planning cycle and ongoing re-forecast updates.
  • Ensure work quality standards and deadlines are met.
  • Guide & provide monthly & adhoc functional or asset wise reports to the end-users as required.
  • Produce suite of reports and documents, including annual business plan, forecast, budget commentary and reforecasts.
  • Execute the annual cycle of business planning / budgeting, as well as other periodic cycles of re-forecasting and reporting
  • Contribute to the development of best-in class planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for processes, documents and performance indicators. Embed this into the day-to-day activities.
  • Promote and encourage the continuous learning and development among team members including knowledge sharing activities.

Financials

  • Prepare Consolidated Financials (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements) for five-year planning cycle using the tools and models in hand.
  • Support on monthly financials reporting. 
  • Coordinate financial and other data collection from all OQEP business.
  • Review and analyze Financial Statements from legal entities to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare financial summary for OQEP Board of Directors and Leadership teams.
  • Ensure work quality standards and deadlines are met.
  • Produce suite of reports and documents, including annual business plan, forecast, budget commentary and reforecasts.
  • Execute the annual cycle of business planning / budgeting, as well as other periodic cycles of re-forecasting and reporting.
  • Promote and encourage the continuous learning and development among team members including knowledge sharing activities.

Reporting

  • Implement the End-to-End OQEP Monthly Financial & Operational Performance Reporting.
  • Gather, analyse, align, and report accurate information.
  • Critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, on key drivers behind the numbers and agree on comments to be incorporated into the reports Contribute to the monthly reporting for the OQEP Management.
  • Assess financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated Opex, Capex, areas of unsatisfactory performance and potential areas of cost reduction.
  • Reconcile conflicts, de-compose high-level information into details, and abstract up from low-level information to build a general understanding of the information.
  • Take ownership of Project Reporting Function and ensure that all reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) meet owner’s expectations.
  • Continuously improve Business Reporting and Monitoring capabilities, processes, procedures, practices, and systems.
  • Design and develop Data Base for meeting the reporting requirements of the Management to make informed decisions.
  • Own and maintain reporting calendar. Ensure that reports are delivered on time with agreed content

Analysis

  • Provide ad-hoc analysis on the Business, Financial and Operational performance based on business plans, actuals and benchmarks.
  • Contribute to the monthly performance review meetings with the management.
  • Provide insights and recommendations on specific business and operational issues in alignment with the stakeholders.
  • Ensure the organisation is moving to its strategic direction as per the overall organizational strategy and long-term objectives.
  • Execute the activities of the Performance Management department ensuring work quality standards and deadlines are met.
  • Continuously improve business performance capabilities, processes, procedures, practices and systems.
  • Assess financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance, and potential areas of cost reduction.
  • Critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, de-compose high-level information into details, and abstract up from low-level information to build a general understanding of the information

Finance ERP Masterdata

  • Understand & maintain the Cost Center, Fund Center & GL structure in SAP.
  • Being able to guide & support end users when it comes to any Budget challenges in SAP
  • Opex & CapEx Budget upload in SAP
  • Opex & CapEx budget management in SAP

Key interactions

Internal: All Finance functions, Budget End Users from all functions and Integrated Leadership Team.

External: OQ Group, MEM

Notable Working Conditions. Office based, moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

  • Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Professional Qualification is an advantage.

Language

Excellent in reading, writing, and speaking English Language Required and Arabic Language is desired.

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

  • 8+ years’ work experience in Budgeting and business Planning.
  • Knowledge in constructing financial statements and consolidation of financial statements.
  • Experience in Project Management/Reporting and Presentations such as (Management Reporting and KPI Reporting)
  • Working Experience of Financial Modelling tools
  • Experience in Performance Management.
  • Exposure to oil and gas / Energy industry in upstream

Soft:

  • Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal)
  • Time Management and able to handle workload
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
  • Proactive person

Technical:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, ERP systems.
  • CapEx
  • Financials
  • OPEX
  • Revenue analysis
  • Working Experience of Financial Modelling tools/software is an added advantage.
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Analysis
Job Req ID:  56191
Date:  Dec 22, 2024
Location: 

Muscat, OM

Entity:  OQ Exploration and Prod.
Business Unit: 
Division: 
Country/Region:  OM