Financial Controller

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Qualified Accountant (Oil and Gas Background) Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Qualified Accountant with a strong background in the Oil and Gas sector to join our team in Central London. This is a part-time role offering a competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 per annum (pro-rata). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building and leading a controlled, scalable, and decision-useful finance function for our operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Finance Platform and Close
  :
  Lead the design and implementation of Sun Systems, reconcile opening balances, and maintain robust balance-sheet controls.
• Joint Venture and Drilling Finance
  :
  Establish and manage cash-call, JIB, AFE, and drilling-cost processes, ensuring seamless partner billings and reconciliations.
• Treasury and Planning
  :
  Maintain short- and long-range cash forecasts, lead budgeting and reforecasting processes, and develop downside and sensitivity scenarios.
• Management and Board Reporting
  :
  Deliver comprehensive monthly accounts and Board packs, providing insights into plan vs. actual performance, cash flow, commitments, and risks.
• Assurance and Compliance
  :
  Coordinate IFRS accounts, UK audits, and tax compliance, while establishing a finance framework for operations in Equatorial Guinea.
• Finance Leadership
  :
  Set clear responsibilities for staff, secondees, and advisers, ensuring strong financial control and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry,
  with a deep understanding of joint venture accounting and drilling finance
  .
• Proficiency in Sun Systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK audit, and tax regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and implement financial systems and processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Day-to-Day

• Oversee the implementation and operation of Sun Systems, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, funding, and forecasting to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with partners, advisers, and internal teams to ensure compliance with joint venture agreements and financial controls.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports to the Board, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and manage drilling costs, partner billings, and financial commitments.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in the UK and Equatorial Guinea.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 per annum (pro-rata).
• Flexible part-time working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment within the Oil and Gas sector.
• Central London location with excellent transport links.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to high-level decision-making processes.

Location
:
Central London
Salary
: £80,000 – £100,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Contract
:
Part-Time

Tagged as:
Joint Venture, Oil and Gas exploration, PSE, qualified accountant