Corporate Finance Analyst
What’s the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Finance Analyst to join our team supporting Corporate & Business Functions within R&A Malaysia Upstream. This expanded role offers close collaboration with both Finance and Business teams and provides an excellent platform for professionals looking to grow their careers in the Upstream sector. You will play a key role in managing financial risks across various functions within Shell Malaysia Exploration and Production (SMEP).
SMEP operates a large and complex portfolio, governed by over 20 active Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) across 7 legal entities, involving more than 10 Joint Venture (JV) partners and the National Oil Company, PETRONAS.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting directly to the Corporate Lead, you will serve as the subject matter expert in:
SMEP Operatorship cost management
Materials management
Cost recovery principles in compliance with Governing Standards
You will oversee audit processes and timelines, particularly for JV partners and PSCs, and support daily operations in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Strong stakeholder management—both internal and external—is essential, as you will work closely with Controllers, Finance Advisors, JV partners, regulators, and auditors.
What you bring
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Governing Standards for cost and materials management
Identify and mitigate financial risks while safeguarding data integrity
Drive continuous improvements in governance and control processes
Audit Oversight
Coordinate audit timelines and responses for JV partners and PSCs
Ensure adherence to governance policies and protect Shell’s value
Operational Support
Support functional budget holders in planning, forecasting, and reporting (e.g., Operation Plan, Latest Estimate, WPB)
Provide quality analysis and manage complex accounting treatments
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including JV partners, regulators, and auditors
Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills across all levels
Process Improvement
Promote a culture of continuous improvement
Recommend cost-effective alternatives to existing processes
Deliver value through risk identification and actionable insights
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Finance or related discipline
Professional qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
5–8 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in Business Performance Management or Business Partnering
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage complex accounting and reporting issues
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Proactive mindset with a strong track record as a team player
Key Competencies
Business Partnering – Skill
Business Performance Management – Skill
Accounting & Reporting – Skill
Process & Data Management – Knowledge
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and high-impact environment within Shell’s Upstream business. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
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Shell Business Operations (SBO) in Malaysia
Shell Business Operations (SBO) is a chain of operational centers that form an integral part of Royal Dutch Shell. We influence business development for Shell globally, enabling the work of 93,000 employees in over 70 countries across the world.
SBO Kuala Lumpur is home to 11 different functions that support Shell within the Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Middle East region. Housing more than 2000 employees, SBO Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance that enable Shell to operate in a global competitive and ever-changing business environment.
Shell Business Operations (SBO) Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance in Contracting and Procurement, Creative Solutions, Customer Operations, Finance Operations, Human Resource, Information Technology, Legal Operations, Retail Centre of Excellence, Supply Chain, Technical Asset Operation and Upstream Transformation. We enable Shell to operate in a global-competitive and ever-changing business environment