Business Planning & Performance Analyst

Strategic Resources ERC Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic resource firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Planning & Performance Analyst to support business processes and deliverables within the Business Management team. This role involves coordinating asset information, compiling production and cost reports, and conducting variance analysis. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available. The ideal candidate is proactive, skilled in business software and Excel, and has strong interpersonal skills. The contract is temporary for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Skilled in standard business software and IT systems, particularly Excel.
• Proficient in data handling, validation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting principles & familiarity with the oil & gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the business planning & budgeting cycle.
• Coordinate production and cost reports for decision-making.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance business processes.

Skills

Standard business software proficiency

Excel

Data handling and analysis

Report writing

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Proactive approach

Education

Right to work in the UK

Tools

SUN systems

SAP

Job description

Contractor Department: Business Management & Strategic Alignment

Aberdeen Reports to: Business Planning Lead

Temporary Contract - PAYE tax status

Start: - ASAP

Duration: - 12 months

Role Purpose

The business planning & performance analyst will play an integral role in supporting the business processes and deliverables within Business Management team. Key responsibilities will include co-ordinating asset information, compiling monthly production and cost reports, contributing to the business planning cycle, and conducting variance analysis for internal and external reporting. This role also involves supporting performance tracking, reporting, and contributing to business improvement initiatives.

Areas of Responsibility Geographical Span: - Company Assets- UKCS

The role and its responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: -

• Work under the Business Planning Lead to support the business planning & budgeting cycle, performance improvement initiatives, and prepare/issue monthly reports to meet Joint Venture and internal company reporting requirements.
• Provide additional support to the wider team and the Head of Business Management & Strategic Alignment on performance tracking and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with stakeholders across the Company’s business to source, consolidate, analyse, and present production and cost data to asset/senior management, to aid decision making processes & inform focus areas to improve asset/company performance
• Work closely with economics team on future projects, sourcing, and co-ordinating inputs from the wider business.
• Work closely with commercial team to support JV requirements, such as monthly partner reporting and decommissioning security agreement obligations
• Collaborate with the finance team to enhance business processes e.g. automation of reports, detailed cost tracking, support system improvements etc.
• Preparing presentation material for senior management and external stakeholders
• Willingness to suggest & implement improvements to Company’s business planning processes
• Assist with integration of acquired assets into the Company’s processes, notably the business planning & budgeting cycle
• Dealing with ad-hoc queries from the business as required
• Professional and Behavioural Skills, Educational Requirements Professional Skills
• Skilled in standard business software and IT systems, particularly Excel Experience with SUN systems and SAP is desirable
• Proficient in data handling, validation, and analysis, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights
• Proficient in report writing
• Knowledge of accounting principles & economics are beneficial
• Awareness of the oil & gas industry in the UKCS, key issues, stakeholders, and the associated risks & opportunities Behavioural Skills Essential:
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills
• Time management & ability to juggle priorities
• Proactive with a can-do approach
• Keen to learn and to add value to the business

Candidates must have The Right to Work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available.