Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

at  PetroChina Canada

Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, LNG & Groundbirch, the FP&A Analyst (Finance Representative) will be a key focal point and liaison between the finance department and the relevant functional/asset teams, involved with providing financial insight and oversight. This role is responsible for developing and supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, as well as some monthly accounting responsibilities. As well, the incumbent may be exposed to both commercial and contractual issues related to the relevant asset area. The incumbent will have a strong accounting base and will leverage that knowledge to develop more in-depth operational reporting analysis and insight. This position will contribute to driving financial analysis across asset business lines to identify solutions to improve financial and operating performance.
Accountabilities:

The accountabilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Budget & AFE Management:
• Support preparation and validation of annual work program & budget, working closely with the business unit to ensure accuracy of budgets and alignment with strategic direction
• Advise the business on costs, inclusive of capital and operating expenses
• Support business unit projects in reviewing AFEs, SAP work breakdown structure, budget change requests, AFE supplements and provide guidance on compliance with AFE standards
• Financial Analysis:
• Ensure functional/asset related financial statements are complete and accurate and finalized within monthly and annual deadlines, inclusive of forecasts and relevant variance analysis
• Be actively involved with the business unit to identify opportunities to improve operating and financial performance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial presentations for senior leadership meetings providing insightful variance analysis of actual to plan
• Provide strong support and involvement in the annual external financial audit process
• Contract Support:
• Ensure familiarity with existing contracts and agreements and provide support to ensure contractual terms are being fully utilized and considered
• Utilize financial, joint venture and contractual skills and knowledge to safeguard the company’s assets, while identifying opportunities to maximize asset value

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• Professional Accounting Designation preferred
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience with exposure to financial reporting/budgeting
• Knowledge of oil and gas operating/management reporting requirements and ability to utilize accounting knowledge to deliver timely and insightful reports
• Working knowledge of IFRS for upstream oil and gas
• Experience with joint venture agreements preferred
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, and with individuals at all levels within an organization
• Hands-on experience and proficiency with SAP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to both operations management and executive leaders
• Experience utilizing influencing and negotiation skills
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills
• Confident, detail orientated and enthusiastic team player
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)

• Budget & AFE Management:
• Support preparation and validation of annual work program & budget, working closely with the business unit to ensure accuracy of budgets and alignment with strategic direction
• Advise the business on costs, inclusive of capital and operating expenses
• Support business unit projects in reviewing AFEs, SAP work breakdown structure, budget change requests, AFE supplements and provide guidance on compliance with AFE standards
• Financial Analysis:
• Ensure functional/asset related financial statements are complete and accurate and finalized within monthly and annual deadlines, inclusive of forecasts and relevant variance analysis
• Be actively involved with the business unit to identify opportunities to improve operating and financial performance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial presentations for senior leadership meetings providing insightful variance analysis of actual to plan
• Provide strong support and involvement in the annual external financial audit process
• Contract Support:
• Ensure familiarity with existing contracts and agreements and provide support to ensure contractual terms are being fully utilized and considered
• Utilize financial, joint venture and contractual skills and knowledge to safeguard the company’s assets, while identifying opportunities to maximize asset valu