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Contractor - Cost Control Accountant

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Reference Number
EEP0336

Contractor - Cost Control Accountant

Closing date for applications
10 July 2014
Country
United Kingdom
City
Aberdeen
Function/Discipline
Finance & Planning
Employment Category
This is a contract role
Supplying Organisation Conditions *Contract only*
Working Hours
Full/Part-Time
Full Time
Number of Roles Available
1
Salary
A competitive rate is to be offered

The Organisation

We are committed to maximising the exploration and production potential in Europe E&P. We have integrated our BG Norge and UK Upstream assets to better support a future of growth and investment in the area. This will deliver a more sustainable future and robust business proposition for Europe E&P, as well as enhanced development opportunities for individuals across the combined teams. With a joint portfolio producing over 100 kboe/ day, our goal is to continue building a truly excellent Exploration and Production business in Europe E&P.

Position Summary

The Europe E&P Finance organisation is designed to align with and support the Europe E&P Asset organisation. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Technical Finance Team, led by the Technical Finance Manager provides support to the VP, Operate, Europe E&P.
Situated within the Technical Finance team, the role of Cost Control Project Accountant is responsible for upgrading existing cost management and forecasting systems.

Key Accountabilities

The post holder is a member of the Technical Finance Team. Specific responsibilities are to play a key role in the development of cost management systems including:
Cost Control
  • Updates, tracks and reports all expenditure at Budget level.
  • Report monthly / annual / ITD Forecast accuracy.
  • Short interval control
  • Monitors commitments against Budget.
  • Maintain & develop the cost management process. Liaise with Budget holders each month to define agreed variations to budget/forecast
  • Run system of reporting & KPI’s
  • Regular updates of costs/KPI’s to budget holders
  • Annual Budget (JV Budget)
  • Annual Business Plan (Inputs into BG budget and business plan process)
  • Interface with internal customers
  • Enhance robust cost management culture in Europe E&P Asset
  • Business context: support cost management of Operated platforms (mainly Armada Hub, Everest and Lomond);
 
Cost Control Improvement Project
  • Lead delivery of project scope and plan
  • Flowchart the current and future process for budget and actual
  • Identify opportunities for further rationalization of current cost control structure
  • Liaise with Integrated planning manager to ensure financial data (planning / actual) is consistent with Integrated Planning information
  • Develop parallel controls to manage Flotel campaign costs
 
Reporting
  • Manage consolidated reports and provide information to the Business
  • Support the monthly cost review meetings with Operate budget holders
Management of VOWD/Forecast
  • Strengthen relation with Business Object and Maximo teams to ensure robust data output from systems
  • Coach technical team on managing budget and VOWD
 
Inventory
  • Improve financial aspects of inventory management
  • Strengthen relation with Materials Management team

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute


·          Qualified accountant.
·          Must be able to understand BG Finance process and procedures and be capable of using them to add value to the Europe E&P business.
·          Experienced in presenting financial reporting data, capable of drilling down to the critical points for a management or non-finance audience.
·          Previous experience within a finance function.
·          Working knowledge of SAP, BPC, BI and Excel.
·          Knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry preferred.
·          Numerate with a good grasp of accounting fundamentals.
·          Sound knowledge of oil & gas accounting and technical accounting background.
·          Highly computer literate with excellent analytical skills.
·          High attention to detail and accuracy.
·          Strong working knowledge of SAP, BPC, BW, Excel & PowerPoint.
·          Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
·          Performance focused, demonstrates the ability to plan and organise a
large volume of activity, committed and capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
·          Demonstrates initiative and creativity to discover and implement new ways of team working.
·          Ability to deal with set-backs and not to be deflected from achieving targets.

Additional Information for External Candidates

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.
 
Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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