Head of FP&A EAA, Operations

Head of FP&A EAA, Operations

Location:            Oslo or The Hague
Unit:                    Financial Planning & Analysis
Dep:                    Operations FP&A EAA
Reporting to:     Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Head of Operations FP&A EAA oversees all FP&A activities for the operating units in Europe, Asia and Africa, and is the business partner for the Operations division supporting the effective planning, analysis and control of the financial performance of current and potential future fleet.   

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Establish and maintain an effective budgeting and controlling process for Operations, ensure accuracy and integrity of the data and reconciliation with the accounting information; prepare monthly reports including result analysis and rolling forecasts for the relevant internal stakeholders, and implement appropriate opex cost controls
• Monitor the financial performance of the fleet portfolio including actual to budget reconciliations and the impact on the (long-term) profitability and return of the assets; develop insightful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure routine tracking and actionable insights of the fleet performance
• Develop, in close liaison with Treasury department,  effective processes to track the cash performance of each unit; provide periodic and ad hoc reports and analytics to the relevant internal stakeholders and propose measures to improve the working capital and funding strategy of the portfolio
• Partner with Corporate & Strategic FP&A team to implement and monitor logical and consistent allocation of overhead cost to the fleet portfolio 
• Lead and mentor the members of the department to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement, act as a role model for the organisation and cultivate a winning culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and oversee the department’s affairs
• Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of work experience in financial planning & analysis with a multinational organisation and a proven track record in leading financial planning & analysis organisations; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage
• Excellent proficiency in financial modelling and command of relevant software systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Advanced people leadership skills to build and lead high-performance teams in an international setup and across geographies
• A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and big picture view
• A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment
• A degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent