Corporate Planning Analyst

Our client is looking for a Corporate Planning Analyst for a contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

ROLE

The key responsibilities of the role include the co-ordination and preparation of the annual strategic plan submission, co-ordination and preparation of the 3-yearly production stabilisation plan and supporting capital management of the annual work programme & budget (WP&B). The role will also support the short, mid and long-term planning activities for the UK. The role will involve working collaboratively with the Corporate Planning and Cost Control Groups in Beijing through the corporate processes. The successful candidate will prepare presentations for Senior Management and perform other ad-hoc activities and business analyses that support planning in the UK. The role will also include involvement in the decision analysis process. Strong organisational skills are required in order to prioritise a number of potentially competing deadlines and deliverables during the year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake the role in line with corporate policy and always demonstrate behaviours in line with company values. Readily accept accountability.
• Carry out duties in a way that maximises value and minimises waste and risk.
• Co-ordinate, compile and present on the corporate processes in your area(s) of responsibility.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of the annual strategic plan with finance and wider UK business.
• Act as strategic plan focal point for Corporate Planning.
• Consolidate strategic plan inputs from finance and the wider UK business into overall UK strategic plan.
• Provide insightful analysis to support the UK Leadership Team (UKLT) in their review of the strategic plan inputs.
• Present the UK strategic plan at various review meetings, including the UKLT, Corporate and UK Board meetings.
• Co-ordinate inputs and assist in the development of the 3-year production stabilisation plan and integrated activity plans for the UK assets.
• Prepare presentations and insightful analyses relating to the 3-year production stabilisation plan.
• Provide support for other UK planning activities including the annual WP&B process, review of decision support packages and capital funding memos, UK Exploration and annual industry surveys (NST).
• Work collaboratively with the Capital Analyst, the Finance Business Partners and HQ to steward the annual Capital budget.
• Be an extended team member of the Decision Analysis (DA) team and undertake any required training to become a DA Practitioner.
• Collaborate with others in the team and look for opportunities to leverage your network and work with others to develop efficient and effective solutions.
• Continuously develop ways of working by seeking feedback from colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Look for opportunities to develop technical and personal skills by formal learning interventions and work experience.
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by the Manager – Budgeting & Cost Control.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level (BA, BSc or equivalent) in Business Management (Finance or Accounting), Economics and/or Engineering (alternate related degrees/backgrounds will also be considered).
• Knowledgeable in basic accounting concepts and are familiar with operational and commercial arrangements within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver timely results.
• Proactive, organised and can work in a fast-paced environment without compromising integrity.
• An excellent communicator (both interpersonal and written).
• Able to listen, understand and explain effectively to both financial and operational audiences.
• Able to perform a critical review of financial information and have excellent systems skills (particularly in Excel and Powerpoint)