Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager
Job Summary
The role will directly support the Corporate Finance Manager by providing deep financial insights, robust modeling, and data-driven recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work with the Corporate Finance Manager to conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess company performance, including profitability, cost structures, and revenue streams.
- Maintain detailed financial reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
- Track the key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Support the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulatory standards.
- Support the annual budgeting process.
- Develop rolling forecasts to account for changing market conditions and business needs.
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide financial input and analysis for various strategic business investments and decisions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other partnerships.
- Support strategic planning processes by conducting market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
- Evaluate potential investment opportunities, including ROI, NPV, IRR, and other metrics
- Provide recommendations for optimizing capital allocation and resource utilization.
- Track and report on the performance of past investments, ensure alignment with strategic objectives and provide senior leadership with actionable insights.
- Monitor financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Support external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to senior executives, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Support other departments and business units to make informed decisions relating to corporate finance matters.
Job Specification
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field from a reputable institution; MSc/MBA degree will be an added advantage
- Professional certification such as CFA, ACCA, is required
- 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, financial planning & analysis
- Experience within the upstream oil & gas industry will be added advantage
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
- Experience with financial reporting systems such as SAP, Hyperion, or Oracle.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, including valuation techniques, capital budgeting, and cost accounting.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements in the upstream oil & gas sector
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to cross-functional teamwork.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Financial Acumen
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Relationship Management
- Regulatory Compliance Awareness