Finance Business Partner - VR/31179

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading E&P company is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a contract role through June 2026, offering hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will provide crucial financial planning and analysis support, engage in budgeting processes, and communicate effectively with operational teams. Candidates should possess relevant oil industry experience and be qualified accountants, ready to contribute to a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with oil industry experience essential.
• Experience in Joint Venture & Operations accounting required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning and analysis support for an asset.
• Responsible for budget preparation, cost forecasting, and partner billings.
• Act as finance business partner for the asset, advising the leadership team.

Skills

Communication

Financial Analysis

Cost Management

Accounting

SAP BI

Education

Degree level education (BA, BSc or equivalent)

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA or ACA)

Job description

A contract role initially to June 2026, with an E&P company for a Finance Business Partner. Hybrid working and 9-day fortnight available. Role would suit qualified accountants with experience in a similar role.

Overview job description

The role will be responsible for the provision of financial planning and analysis support for an asset. This includes but is not limited to – budget preparation/approval, cost forecasting, partner billings, life of field, PAF/AFE preparation, partner liaison, monthly cost analysis. Be the finance business partner for the asset – provide financial advice and challenge to deliver value and manage costs as part of the asset leadership team.

Applicants to this role require

• Educated to degree level (BA, BSc or equivalent).
• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA or ACA or equivalent).
• Oil industry experience essential.
• Experienced in Joint Venture & Operations accounting (including knowledge of Joint Operating Agreements and a solid understanding of SOAP guidance).
• An excellent communicator (both interpersonal and written).
• Able to listen, understand and explain effectively to both financial and operational audiences.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver timely results, proactive and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment without compromising integrity.
• Able to perform a critical review of financial information and have excellent systems skills – SAP BI and reporting experience is critical to enable effective analysis of asset performance.

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