Job Details

• Manage staff performance and development, self and through team managers
• Actively engage staff in discussions relating to CI, HSSE, Operational Excellence as well as staff welfare
• Effective networking in the R&A team (and wider) to learn from others and to attract the best talent to the team
• Coaching and mentoring of the team members to further develop curiosity, communication and content skills to the appropriate professional level to be a valued business partner at all levels
• Demonstrate and role-model the 5 behavioral imperatives to the staff and lead them to get the same from them and ensure basic behavioral aspects are embedded in the team, such as taking accountability, effective stakeholder engagement, priority setting, commitment management
• Build a culture and environment that work of the team(s) is reviewed against the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency and maximizes impact
• Business Plan & Strategy
• Supports Planning/Budgeting process and drafting the Operating Plan
• Ensure Accurate Latest Estimates are developed and reported
• Drives and coordinates the Planning/Budgeting interfaces
• Finance Leadership
• Support to the Leadership Teams and co-ordinate for business requirements
• Ensure Finance Discipline is maintained
• Finance in the Business & Management Information
• Provide support to the Financial and Business assurance process
• Support the business in developing project planning, Asset support in line with respective line of business/ Technical Directorate
• Interpreting and deliver the financial information, provide challenge & analytical support to the leadership team
• Provide business insights on overhead spend, cost recovery, resource utilization and drive efficiency improvement initiatives
• Assist the organization to operate efficiently and effectively within the financial controls environment

Leadership skills

• Should be self-motivated, self-starting, and able to build and lead an effective and strong relationship with his stakeholders and manage/integrate with others in different functions and in a multicultural and diverse business environment.
• Demonstrated Enterprise First mindset with related values and behaviours.
• Individual should be proactive, a creative and pragmatic thinker, looking beyond the scope of requests being made.
• Highly developed analytical skills with perceptive and clear strategic abilities. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels including senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in coaching and training. Proven ability to motivate others and develop strong relationships with staff at all levels.
• Experienced in working in a virtual environment and building/managing virtual teams.

Technical skills

• Experienced Finance professional (management accounting skills experience) with proven track record
• Ability to lead teams with multiple layers and proven people / team development skills
• Financial analysis with Project reporting experience is essential
• Capable to drive business performance management and provide business insights
• Previous experience of engaging with senior stakeholders
• High competency in Excel, strong analytical & numerical skills required.

Reference ID - GH/EPC/JC//11042019//83087/Planning & Appraisal Manager