R&A PAR Lead
If you like improving and impacting the business with a passion for accounting, reporting and analysis and innovation this could be your chance to make your mark in the energy industry.
You will grow in a supportive team working for a significant Shell business powering the lives of millions and ensuring decisions are made based on accurate, timely and insightful analysis.
Where you fit in
One of the SAU in IGU (Integrated Gas, Deep Water or Conventional Oil and Gas)
The Upstream Deep Water Reporting & Analysis Organization is a team of >800 colleagues providing accurate, timely and insightful analysis to deliver more and cleaner energy solutions.
The R&A PAR Lead will lead a team of Finance Advisors in Finance Operations R&A who directly support the one of the IGU business.
This role serves as an integrator for the One Finance team and requires close collaboration with the Finance in the Business, Business, organizations across Finance Operations (natural teams), Group Reporting, controllers, Tax etc.
This role will lead a team that is accountable to deliver Planning, LE and Appraisal for the business including monthly closing and review of Financial statements related for DW.
What’s the role?
Accountabilities are broadly in these areas:
Leading a team (6 – 10 FTE) overseeing Planning, LE, Appraisal and monthly review of DW business
Owner of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Group Reporting processes
Perform timely and effective financial reviews and commentaries to ensure group returns are correct.
Collaborate closely with other Finance Operations teams and onshore Finance to successfully deliver various processes – Group Reporting , statutory reporting, PAR team and Group.
Build team capability and expertise around the corporate reporting system, Where relevant coach other team members in areas of expertise
Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives
The Individual is expected to support the delivery of Performance & Appraisal reporting to one of the IGU organization. This role holder will help the organisation plan and manage their spend for maximum return. The role holder will be expected to render operational support to the month close and PAR related activities.
Deliver periodic Management information & close the books on time
Support annual or other strategic plans for the Business and relevant constituent parts, including Cash & Finance CAPEX related support.
Support the team to develop materials for quarterly or other scheduled appraisal of performance
Support in the preparation of periodic financial forecasts
Support for Business model changes & new business roll out
This role specifically requires understanding the business and working closely with senior stake holders (FM/VP/SVP/GM/EVPs) to provide them financial advices and key indicators for performance, support on business cases / IP, strong support to the asset teams to work the latest estimate and ensure full potential of the business is reflected correctly. Role requires strong stake holder management and articulation skills.
What we need from you?
A Bachelors or Master’s degree or Professional Qualification (CA/ICWA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA), in Accounting/Finance with exceptional numeracy skills - having prior relevant experience in Reporting and analysis will be considered as an added advantage.
Must possess strong analytical skills and be willing to work with ambiguous data.
Interest to develop deep understanding of Financial and Management Information Systems and Data Flows as well as a passion for leveraging technology to automate
Proactive approach and the ability to identify and support resolving First Time right issues (e.g.: accounting & reporting issues, MRD issues) in a dynamic environment
Support development/design of new MI and Finance support processes, Continuous focus on improvement opportunities (ESSA), identifying actions to reduce complexity and promote best practice.
Passion for the Deep Water business, The Energy Transition and a curiosity for how the business delivers value.
An Innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Our business has been built on a foundation of innovative technology and skilled employees. By providing energy to sustain people’s lives for more than a hundred years, Shell has become one of the world’s leading companies.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future. At Shell, everyone does their part.
An Inclusive place to work
Shell is working to become one of the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations in the world. We are taking steps to create an environment where everyone – from our employees, to our customers, partners, and suppliers – feels valued, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging.
To achieve this, we must ensure all people are treated fairly, irrespective of their race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, or other status.
To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.