Planning and Economics Senior Analyst

Assala Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AssalaEnergy seeks a Planning and Economics Senior Analyst to develop, maintain and analyse complex financial and economic models supporting investment appraisal, planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making.

You will provide robust analysis, scenario modelling and insights, working with Finance, Corporate Finance and key stakeholders to inform commercial decisions and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in upstream O&G economics, financial modelling and PSCs.
• Senior Analyst level experience expected.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to distil complex information into simple analytics and reports.
• Professional attitude with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the corporate finance model for consolidated analysis and reflect PSC/fiscal changes.
• Perform scenario, sensitivity and stress testing to assess viability and risks.
• Integrate data into models to provide insights across finance and operations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support commercial decisions, exploration and M&A.
• Assess economic viability of material projects prior to approvals.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting, long-term planning and scenarios.
• Assist in capital allocation decisions and sustainability reporting data collection.
• Collaborate with subsurface and operations to ensure proper economic assessment.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Financial modelling software

Job description

AssalaEnergy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

We are seeking an experienced Planning and Economics Senior Analyst to develop, maintain and analyse complex financial and economic models that support investment appraisal, planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making.

The role will provide robust analysis, scenario modelling and clear insights to support commercial, financial and operational decisions, while working closely with Finance, Corporate Finance and key business stakeholders.

Reponsabilities

• Maintain and develop the company corporate finance model to perform consolidated analysis of the business, including keeping abreast of changes to PSC or Fiscal terms and reflecting these changes in the model.
• Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and stress testing to assess financial viability and key risks.
• Integrate economic, financial, and operational data into models to provide comprehensive insights.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support key commercial decisions, exploration opportunities and M&A activity.
• Assess material projects for economic viability prior to AFE submission.
• Support the budgeting and reforecasting process, including maintaining the Group long-term plan and associated scenarios.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support capital allocation decisions.
• Prepare relevant economic analysis for Field Development Plan submissions, licence term negotiations and annual reserves and resources audits.
• Support data collection for the annual sustainability report.
• Work with the wider Finance team to ensure other cash flow and debt funding models are fit-for purpose.
• Build strong working relationship and cooperation with the subsurface and operations team to ensure capital investments undergo necessary economic assessment.

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with strong experience in upstream O&G economics, financial modelling and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs).
• Experience operating at Senior Analyst level or equivalent is expected.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to distil complex information into simple and easily understandable analytics and reports.
• Excellent critical thinker.
• Desire to work and maintain high standards with good attention to detail.
• Professional attitude.
• Proactive in identifying problems and finding solutions.