Senior Finance Business Analyst - VR/31647

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Aberdeen is seeking experienced Senior Business Analysts to join their finance team. The role involves providing financial insights, supporting decision-making, and managing budgets and forecasts. Applicants should have significant experience in the oil and gas sector and hold a recognised accountancy qualification. The role promises impactful contributions to high-stakes projects and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, or business support within a complex operational environment.
• Ability to interpret and present data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide detailed financial insights to management.
• Manage vessel campaign tracking and accrual processes.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Two exciting opportunities available for experienced finance professionals to join a leading energy company in Aberdeen as Senior Business Analysts. These new positions sit within a high-performing finance team and offer the opportunity to play a role in supporting performance across both operational and decommissioning activities in the North Sea.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will act as a trusted partner to operational and commercial teams, delivering robust financial insight, supporting decision-making, and driving efficiency through accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts, ensuring robust financial models and accurate reporting.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to validate assumptions, analyse variances, and enhance performance understanding.
• Providing detailed financial insights to management, highlighting key trends and issues affecting operational and decommissioning activities.
• Managing vessel campaign tracking, Value Of Work Done (VOWD), and accrual processes to ensure accuracy in monthly financial reporting.
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes, driving efficiency and best practice.
• Delivering inputs to corporate reporting, governance processes, and partner engagements.
• Coaching and mentoring junior members of the Business Analysis Team, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture.

About You

You’ll bring a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels. With significant experience in the oil and gas sector you’ll have a deep understanding of operational drivers and commercial arrangements within the industry.

You’ll also offer

• Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, or business support within a complex operational environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ideally, a recognised professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Why Apply?

These roles offer an opportunity to contribute to significant, high-impact projects within the energy sector. You’ll be part of a collaborative Finance Team where your insights will directly influence strategic and operational decisions.