FP&A Manager; LNG

Position Overview:

The Manager, FLNG FP&A, will be responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis activities for the company's Floating Client (FLNG) business segment. This position acts as a strategic partner to the FLNG Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams, ensuring accurate financial visibility and supporting decision-making for vessel operations, project development, and asset deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast cycles for all FLNG assets (including production vessels, conversion projects, and associated marine infrastructure).

• Develop and maintain project-level financial models, including OPEX, CAPEX, and lifecycle cost estimates.

• Provide detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budget, highlighting key business drivers and operational performance trends.

• Support development of long-term financial plans (LTFPs) tied to Client pricing, feedgas supply, marine logistics, and asset utilization scenarios.

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Serve as the primary finance liaison for FLNG Operations, Asset Management, and Project Execution teams.

• Translate operational metrics (uptime, throughput, fuel usage, maintenance, crew costs, etc.) into financial insights to drive performance optimization.

• Provide financial support to commercial negotiations, including tolling agreements, charter terms, and joint venture structures.

• Collaborate with Treasury and Corporate Finance to align project funding and capital structure with strategic objectives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Consolidate and report monthly financial performance, KPIs, and cash flow metrics for each FLNG unit and project.

• Prepare executive-level presentations and dashboards for senior leadership and Board review.

• Ensure accurate cost allocation between operating units (vessels, onshore support, corporate overhead).

• Implement improved data analytics and automation to enhance forecasting accuracy and timeliness.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards (US GAAP / IFRS as applicable).

• Support internal and external audit processes related to FLNG operations and assets.

• Participate in financial risk assessment related to commodity exposure, operations, and maintenance contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering required; MBA or CPA preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, project finance, or corporate finance within energy, Client, or offshore oil & gas sectors.

• Strong understanding of FLNG / Client operations, marine logistics, and capital project cost structures.

• Advanced proficiency with financial modeling (Excel), ERP systems (SAP / Oracle), and BI tools (Power BI / Tableau).

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, global organization.

Preferred Skill and Experience

• Experience supporting floating production assets (FPSO, FSRU, FLNG).

• Familiarity with maritime operations, chartering, and Client value chain economics.

• Demonstrated leadership in implementing process improvement and automation within FP&A functions.

• Strategic mindset with operational curiosity and attention to financial detail.