PAR Analyst

Shell; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Cyberjaya seeks a PAR Analyst to manage financial activities for SMEP. Responsibilities include preparing planning and budgeting reports while collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates possess strong accounting and analytical skills, with a finance degree and relevant qualifications. Flexible work options and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of post-qualification experience, including 1 year in Business Performance Management.
• Experience with continuous improvement and automation preferred.
• Proven team player under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning, budgeting, and performance overviews.
• Contribute to Monthly Appraisal process.
• Support Global PAR initiatives and resolve complex issues.

Skills

Accounting skills

Business planning

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Graduate in finance or related discipline with professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Power Apps

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What’s The Role

This role as a PAR Analyst is for individuals with a strong accounting and business planning background, known for enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively across interfaces and bring people together to drive a common agenda for SMEP Upstream Planning and Appraisal activities. It provides an excellent platform for those seeking to pursue a career in Upstream, offering opportunities across multiple disciplines to manage the risks of SMEP Business.

Shell Malaysia Exploration and Production (SMEP) has a large portfolio with a highly complex Production Sharing Contract (PSC) environment and cost allocation rules involving 20+ active PSCs through 7 legal entities, with 10+ JV partners and a National Oil Company (PETRONAS).

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting directly to the PAR Lead, working with Senior PAR analysts, Asset Financial Planners, Finance Advisors, Asset Finance, and other stakeholders in SMEP to deliver finance activities accurately. This role is crucial in contributing to the preparation and submission of planning, budgeting, latest estimates, appraisal, and performance overviews, including the Latest Estimates (LE), Operating Plan (OP), and coordination of the Monthly Appraisal (MA) process. The role requires the ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and support Global PAR initiatives, translating complex issues into clear actions and operating strategically or at detailed levels as needed.

What You Bring

• Preferably a graduate in finance or related discipline with a professional qualification (MIA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) and 3-4 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 1 year in Business Performance Management & Business Partnering.
• Experience with continuous improvement, automation, and data management skills are advantageous.
• A proactive mindset to drive global standards in a customer-centric manner.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, analytical, and numerical skills.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries with diverse colleagues and stakeholders at multiple levels.

Additional Information

• Experience with ERP systems and digital tools like Power Query, Power Apps, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and chart analysis.
• Effective communication skills, capable of challenging senior management constructively.
• Proactive approach to resolving complex accounting and reporting issues in a dynamic environment.
• Proven team player with a track record of performance under tight deadlines.

Note: This job description provides generic, non-exhaustive information on the scope, expected deliverables, and requirements of the role.

What We Offer

You will work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. We offer opportunities to develop your skills, grow in an environment that values honesty, integrity, and respect, and balance your priorities to become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuous growth of transferable skills.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and remote working options.
• Competitive salary, performance-related increases, and comprehensive benefits.
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join a diverse and inclusive organization encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
• Opportunities for career progression in national and international teams.
• Access to extensive training and development programs.

Shell aims to be one of the most diverse and inclusive companies. Learn more about our efforts here.

Shell Business Operations (SBO) in Malaysia

SBO is a crucial part of Royal Dutch Shell, influencing global business development and supporting 93,000 employees across 70+ countries. SBO Kuala Lumpur hosts over 2000 employees across 11 functions, supporting Shell’s operations in Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East, focusing on driving excellent corporate performance in various operational areas.