Business Controller

TGS; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Business Controller to oversee financial activities and provide insights for decision-making. The role involves financial planning, performance monitoring, and serving as a business partner to leaders. Candidates should have ACCA/ACA qualifications and experience in commercial finance, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications include ACCA/ACA and a Business degree.
• Experience in commercial finance is required.
• Prior experience in the Oil and Gas industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights for improvement.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for business leaders.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Business Insight

Accuracy

Proactivity

Education

ACCA/ACA qualifications

Business degree

Job description

TGS provides scientific data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. In addition to a global, extensive, and diverse energy data library, TGS offers specialized services such as advanced processing and analytics alongside cloud-based data applications and solutions.

Purpose & Scope:

• Responsible for overseeing financial activities and providing financial support for a designated area. The role involves ensuring financial integrity, monitoring performance, and offering insights to drive informed decision-making.
• The Business Controller is hands-on and acts as a trusted partner to business leaders, a focal point, and coordinates contact with other finance functions, ensuring the best possible service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis: Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and key business drivers.
2. Performance Monitoring: Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations for improvement. Conduct variance analysis as needed.
3. Reporting: Prepare and maintain financial reports and dashboards for business leaders, highlighting key performance metrics and trends. Ensure accurate reporting and filing of accounts and financial statements in accordance with the defined schedule.
4. Cost Management: Work with business leaders to identify and manage cost drivers, improving cost efficiency and profitability.
5. Cash Flow and Working Capital: Monitor and manage cash inflow/outflow daily for the area of responsibility, in cooperation with Treasury.
6. Business Partner: Serve as a financial advisor to business leaders, offering guidance on financial planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Communication: Good communication skills for presenting financial information and engaging with all organizational levels.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and finance professionals.
• Business Insight: Deep understanding of the business segment, its operations, challenges, and opportunities.
• Accuracy: Strong quality assurance skills for own work.
• Proactivity: Initiative-taking to help the business succeed and achieve goals.

Job Requirements (Education and Experience):

• Desired: ACCA/ACA qualifications, Business degree.
• Prior experience in the Oil and Gas industry is advantageous.
• Experience in commercial finance is required.