Finance Analyst

PetroChina International (Netherlands) Company B.V.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Dental insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension scheme

Gym allowance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

PetroChina International (Netherlands) Company B.V. seeks a Finance Analyst to join the Finance team in London on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will report to Ganesh Jeevaratnam and support day-to-day financial operations from our London office.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, trading accounting experience in Oil & Gas, and strong SAP/Excel skills. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and support external year-end audits and statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Strong trading accounting skills (3+ years).
• Experience in Oil & Gas trading accounting.
• Proficient in SAP; advanced Excel/macros; Power BI desirable.
• Knowledge of ETRM systems (Endur/EOS/Pioneer/Symphony) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly trading margin per IFRS 9/13/15 and IAS2 for Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels.
• Explain breaks between Risk P&L and Accounting P&L and assess accounting judgements.
• Ensure posting of invoices in SAP and reconcile MI/MA differences.
• Prepare monthly broker exchange reconciliations and liaise with Derivative ops.
• Prepare and present monthly balance sheet reconciliations; drive actions.
• Support external year-end and interim audit processes.
• Lead preparation of Petroineos Trading Limited annual statutory report and audit.
• Participate in IT projects to automate month-end reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and projects.

Skills

Trading accounting

Oil & Gas industry

Accounting for trading activity

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication

Mandarin (desirable)

Extended month-end hours

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel (advanced/macros)

Power BI (desirable)

Endur

EOS

Pioneer

Symphony

Job description

Finance Analyst

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Ganesh Jeevaratnam

Description

The Finance Analyst will play a key role in the day to day financial operations of the business. This is a 12-month fixed-term position, based in our London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly trading margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2.
• Work closely with Product Control team and Front Office Operations to identify and explain the breaks between the Risk P&L (MI) and Accounting P&L (MA) and make accounting judgements on whether they meet the accounting standard to be included in the Accounting P&L.
• Work closely with Settlements team to ensure accurate and timely posting of primary invoices and secondary cost invoices in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.
• Prepare the monthly broker exchange reconciliations for the Petroineos Trading Limited entity and liaise with Derivative operations team to explain differences between ledger balance and exchange balance.
• Prepare and present the monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the Petroineos Trading Limited entity and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions.
• Provide support on all aspects of the company’s external year-end audit and interim audit.
• Take the lead on the preparation of Petroineos Trading Limited annual statutory report and statutory audit.
• Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes.
• Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
• Strong trading accounting skills (at least 3 years)
• Experience in Oil & Gas Industry
• Experience of accounting for trading activities within Oil & Gas Industry
• Proficient in SAP skills, Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros). Use and knowledge of Power BI would be highly desirable
• Knowledge of ETRM systems would be highly desirable, particularly Endur, EOS, Pioneer and Symphony
• Strong analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactive
• Mandarin speaking is desirable
• Due to Month-End deadlines, the employee may be required to work extended hours during the first week of each month.

Job Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Private Medical, Dental and Travel Insurance cover, Life Assurance, Annual Gym Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave, Discretionary Bonus, and more. This is a full-time position, with the successful candidate being required to attend the London office 4 days per week.