We are on a mission to create a brighter future for generations to come.
Our Australian energy portfolio includes the Ichthys LNG project, in which we operate, as well as participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth.
We are actively exploring opportunities for carbon capture and storage to help reduce our environmental impact and provide a cleaner upstream business for the Ichthys LNG project.
At the heart of our success is an inclusive culture that values diversity and brings us together as a connected and innovative team.
We are committed to attracting and developing passionate, motivated and safety-minded individuals from all backgrounds who share our vision of delivering secure, affordable and clean energy solutions.
We are seeking a Senior Finance Operations Lead to join our finance team in Perth.
Responsibilities
* Fostering strong relationships with operations stakeholders and developing a team of finance business partners who provide cost-informed decision-making support, budget and forecast submissions, cost performance reporting, and ensuring financial results comply with relevant accounting standards and policies.
* Cultivating a culture of cost control and accountability, shifting the focus of the finance business partner team from historical review to performance management.
* Providing management with a deep understanding of business drivers and outcomes.
* Developing an understanding of other control systems used by operations teams (e.g. EcoSys project forecasting) to ensure consistency and compliance with financial accounting principles.
* Guiding the delivery of project application requests in compliance with finance policies and processes, including AFE preparation support.
* Maintaining an understanding of operations vendors in relation to financial risks inherent in contracts and vendor due diligence process.
* Overseeing invoice management and claims verification for operations vendors and ensuring appropriate cost allocation.
* Supporting JVP reporting and relationships through preparing and contributing to management reporting and variance analysis related to operations activities and providing assistance to resolve JVP queries.
* Ensuring a strong cost control culture via maintaining a rolling forecast that integrates monitoring of commitments and daily tracking (if required) for emergent or discrete scopes of work.
* Optimising processes relating to masterdata (cost centres, WBS, WOs, etc.) and month-end processes with distribution/allocation cycles as they relate to operations and in accordance with the agreed Cost Methodology.
* Improving the efficiency in the delivery of services to operations stakeholders.
* Supporting process simplification and reduction of functional silos.
* Supporting other broader initiatives of the wider finance team to bring about maximum efficiency and consistency/standardisation.
Successful Candidates Will Have
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
* CPA/CA/CIMA certification or similar international recognition.
* Experience working in diverse environments including E&P operations, projects, exploration and manufacturing or production.
* Experience working closely with financial or joint venture accounting teams.
* Experience using SAP – demonstrably capable – FI, CO, PS modules with a good understanding of MM, PM, BW and other modules.
* Experience with international accounting standards and activity-based costing.
* Commercial and organisational acumen with confidence to appropriately challenge peers and leaders.
* Demonstrable knowledge of production maintenance activities, processes and systems.
* Understanding of Australian business environment impacting E&P majors – including contracting strategies, commercial structures, project management techniques.
* Ability to multiple data sources to build and support conclusions.
* Proven capability to influence changes and adapt to varying job requirements.
* Intellectual curiosity and appreciation of technology.
* Bias for action and problem solving.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to influence.
* Relationships and stakeholder management.
* Willingness to adapt processes and participate in a variety of activities beyond core role.
What We Offer
* Opportunities for personal growth and advancement.
* Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.
* Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours and remote work options.
* An extensive range of leave benefits, including: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave, Opportunities for purchasing additional leave, Inpex Foundation Day and discretional leave, Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.
* Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.
* Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.
* Domestic relocation support offered.
* Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.
* Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.
* Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.
* Reward and recognition programs.
* Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
* Proven experience working in a collaborative team environment.
* Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and priorities.
Working Environment
We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.
We offer a range of benefits and programs to support employee wellbeing, including access to fitness classes, meditation sessions, and employee assistance programs.
We also have a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace culture that is welcoming and respectful to all employees.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.