Financial Analyst

PetroChina International (Netherlands) Company B.V.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London seeks a Financial Analyst for a 12-month FTC position. The role involves managing financial operations and requires fluency in Mandarin. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting and Finance, proficiency in Excel, and experience with SAP. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including a pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Travel insurance

Dental insurance

Gym reimbursement scheme

10% contributory pension scheme

25 day yearly holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
• Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Professional background in Finance or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate posting of entrepreneur trading journals in SAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ageing analysis.
• Manage cash management activities like bank statement reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports for monthly and annual closing.
• Support audit by responding to queries promptly.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

High proficiency in Excel

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Energetic and proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance

Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Analyst

Application Deadline: 24 October 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

The Financial Analyst plays a fundamental role in the day to day financial operations of Petroineos' trading business. The role requires the provision of ad-hoc support across other accounting and reporting activities as necessary. Fluency in Mandarin is a key requirement for this role. This is a 12-month FTC position.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with settlements and financial control teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of entrepreneur trading (ET) journals in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ageing analysis for ET business and work closely with refinery sites to reconcile I/C balances at the month-end.
• Manage various activities associated with cash management process such as bank statement uploading, reconciliations, treasury end of day process and similar.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis needed for monthly/quarterly and annual closing. (including local management report, and HQ analysis)
• Support the internal and external audit by responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Prepare the monthly gross margin result and monthly broker exchange reconciliations.
• Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent
• Partial or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Professional background in Finance, Accounts or equivalent
• Demonstrable working experience of financial reporting and analysis, preferably within the energy or commodity trading industry
• Knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101
• High level of proficiency in Excel
• Experience of SAP
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, positive, and proactive
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential (written and spoken)

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as the opportunity to be awarded discretionary bonuses based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, travel insurance and dental insurance, gym reimbursement scheme, 10% contributory pension scheme, and 25 day yearly holiday allowance.