Senior Business Planning & JV Accountant

Petrogas North Sea Ltd (PNS) is a leading energy company and part of MB Holding, a globally diversified group with operations across oil and gas, mining, and engineering. At PNS, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and driving sustainable growth in the energy sector.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Business Planning & Joint Venture Accountant to join our Aberdeen-based team, reporting to the Finance Manager.

This is a key role within our Finance function, responsible for leading and coordinating UK business planning, forecasting and joint venture accounting activities. The successful candidate will provide financial insight, commercial analysis and constructive challenge to support strategic decision-making, asset performance and long-term value creation.

The position offers significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership, alongside the opportunity to develop strong relationships with joint venture partners and contribute to the continued growth and development of our UK North Sea operations.

• Lead the annual UK business planning, budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes, coordinating inputs across functions and delivering consolidated financial plans and recommendations.
• Act as the primary finance focal point for joint venture partners, managing day-to-day financial governance, partner engagement and Finance Committee activities.
• Lead joint venture accounting activities, including monthly JV billings, cash calls, AFE approvals and supplements, partner forecasts and annual budget submissions.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet analyses, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards, company policies and joint operating agreements.
• Lead partner financial reporting, including quarterly actual versus budget analysis, reforecasting and annual budget preparation.
• Coordinate and lead annual JV partner audits, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Develop and maintain financial models, economic evaluations and scenario analyses to support investment decisions, business development opportunities and asset value optimisation.
• Work closely with Operations, Subsurface, Commercial and Development teams, providing financial insight, commercial challenge and decision support.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Manager when required, providing functional leadership and technical guidance to finance support resources and project teams.
• Ensure activities are undertaken in accordance with company policies, internal controls and applicable HSEQ requirements.

Influencing Multi-Partner Business Decisions - Balancing the differing commercial priorities, objectives and risk appetites of joint venture partners while supporting effective financial governance, stakeholder alignment and timely decision-making.

Financial Stewardship and JV Governance - Supporting the financial planning, reporting and governance of significant UK asset expenditure and joint venture commitments, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with contractual obligations.

Navigating Regulatory, Fiscal and Market Uncertainty - Operating within the evolving UK regulatory and fiscal environment, assessing the financial implications of market conditions, policy developments and investment opportunities to support informed business decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Typically 8–10 years' relevant experience within the upstream oil and gas industry, including significant joint venture…