Operational Analyst

Outsource UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK Limited is seeking a finance-focused professional to support the Senior Operational Analyst in integration cost reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple entities. The role includes training Budget Holders on the new Finance system and ensuring month-end close aligns with cost control objectives.

Candidates should have a background in Construction, Finance, or Procurement and be proficient with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Qualification or background in Construction, Finance, Analytical, Cost Engineering, or Procurement.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas sector or Process related Operations.
• Proven experience developing and monitoring annual budgets/forecasts.
• Cost analysis skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams and Project).

Responsibilities

• Support Integration related procurement activities.
• Support the process of merging Cost Reporting process between all companies involved in the integration.
• Undertaking cost benefit analysis for integration related activities.
• Support the Senior Operational Analyst with the implementation of new Finance system.
• Manage and support the O&M monthly cost reporting with Budget Holders.
• Update and monitor O&M Budget and forecast with Budget Holders and report impact to O&M Leadership.
• Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisation skills

Attention to Detail

Cost forecasting

Construction contracts

Education

Construction/Finance/Procurement background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Objectives

Provide support to the Senior Operational Analyst in activities related to integration and efficiencies. Assisting with the standardisation of cost reporting associated with implementation of new corporate Finance system Provide support to the Budget Holders in the production and management of the O&M annual budgets. Provide support and training to the Budget Holders with the raising of purchase orders within the new Finance system Provide support to Finance, Budget Holders and O&M Leadership team for month end reporting and forecasting, as part of routine cost control activities Review monthly cost reports detailing any perceived issues relating to forecast variances and highlight potential opportunities or risks. Review commercial rechargeable costs within Operations Review and management of Corrective Maintenance Capex process with Maintenance

Key Responsibilities Operations

Support Integration related procurement activities Support the process of merging Cost Reporting process between all companies involved in the integration Undertaking cost benefit analysis for integration related activities Support the Senior Operational Analyst with the implementation of new Finance system Manage and support the O&M monthly cost reporting with Budget Holders Update and monitor O&M Budget and forecast with Budget Holders and report impact to O&M Leadership Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.

Equipment

Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of assets, equipment, and materials for which the role has responsibility

HSSEQ

Work to standard, procedures, and work instructions for Safety Critical Tasks to meet COMAH requirements. Ensure all tasks carried out conform to company policies, procedures, and systems. Comply with the Values and Fundamental Principles of Exolum. Be responsible, regardless of position, for the health, safety and security of yourself, colleagues, and customers in accordance with Exolum business and HSEQ principles. Be individually responsible for bringing to the notice of Line Management any potential hazard to health, safety or the environment of which you know or learn, in order that the hazard can be eliminated or significantly reduced; and for reporting any incidents relating to work activities.

Education, Training and Qualifications

Qualification or background in: Construction, Finance, Analytical, Cost Engineering, or Procurement

Previous Experience

Experience in the Oil and Gas sector or Process related Operations Proven experience of developing and monitoring annual budgets/ forecasts. Prove Cost Analysis skills

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledgeable in Cost forecasting and Construction contracts. Knowledge of Construction contracts

Personal Attributes

Problem solving abilities Actively seek Team solutions Communication skills Analytical skills Organisation skills Attention to Detail

Other Specific Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams and Project Clean driving license.