Head of Finance

Job description / Role

Are you looking for a new opportunity to work and live in one of the Middle East's hot spots? Are you an experienced Senior Finance Manager who has worked within the Oil & Gas industry looking to work for a leading independent sized E&P operator? If yes then please apply now.

Our client is seeking a Head of Finance who will drive excellence in financial and management reporting, planning, economic evaluation and supporting decision making. You will lead the finance function in the development and delivery of focused, relevant and timely financial management information which supports and informs decision making. This encompasses clear and precise monthly management reports, forecasts, budgets, planning & economic evaluation.

Role & Responsibilities:
* Deliver precise, clear and relevant financial presentations to Senior Management & Board which highlight areas of focus and support decision making.
* Deliver detailed and focused Budgets & Business Plans in which targets are clear, basis understood and includes impact analysis on items of materiality
* Lead the continuous development of the ERP systems ensuring the basic processes are being complied with through rigorous reviews and exception reporting together with seeking
* greater levels of efficiency across the business
* Lead the economic evaluation in understanding value drivers of the business which encompasses economic evaluation from well level through to field level and ensuring granularity and understanding on cost, production and pricing drivers
* Ensuring all investment and commercial decisions are presented and delivered to stakeholders in a clear concise and timely fashion
* Ensure Monthly Management & Cost reporting is delivered in a timely, accurate fashion and includes variance analysis highlighting key areas of variation from Budget.
* Ensure a robust control framework is in place which all processes & procedures are documented and continuous review undertaken to ensure compliance
* Support the business in greater understanding on cost drivers by delivery of detailed cost reports
* Lead the Business Plan and Budget process from timetable, target setting through to presentation to Board
* Management and development of the finance team ensuring training and development of personnel takes place leading to a high delivery and motivated team
* Deliver to Partners & Government timely financial data in accordance with contractual obligations
* Manage financial exposure and risks and ensuring process are in place to safeguard on cost recovery
* who will head up and manage activities for the clients onshore drilling projects. You will plan, organise and coordinate drilling activities as well as review and approve drilling operation and engineering programmes.

Requirements

* Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounts or Commerce.
* Finance certification preferred is a plus.
* At least 15 years' post qualification and who has worked in the Oil & Gas sector and in PSC environment
* Must possess ability to present and articulate at the high level but not compromise the detail
* Prior experience in managing and development of highly motivated teams
* Excellent verbal and communications skills with proven track record in leading a finance function and working across multiple disciplinary teams
* Possess a "can?do" attitude
* Prior experience of working in diverse cultures
* A team player who has the ability to work across the organization across different disciplines and with senior Management
* Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities

Our client offers a competitive salary and package. This is a residential based role in Muscat, Oman with family status and schooling allowances available as well as flights, accommodation allowance, medical and bonuses.

Should you wish to discuss the role in more detail then please apply now.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.