Finance Business Partner

We are working with INPEX, recruiting for Finance Business Partner to join their team on an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. The Finance Business Partner is responsible for supporting the Operations stakeholder with finance and cost management activities, to enhance budget owner capability to understand and improve business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the preparation of monthly accruals in conjunction with scope owners to ensure accurate financials results reported and compliance with the relevant accounting standards and accounting policy.
• Provision of reports that is timely, accurate and reliable to support decision making.
• Cost analysis and variance commentary which demonstrates understanding of
• underlying assumptions/drivers and provides insights into business performance.
• Understanding and application of INPEX cost methodology and associated processes.
• Provide input and support annual budget build, forecasting, and ongoing cost/efficiency challenges.
• Develop and maintain cost models to support timely, accurate and reliable forecasting and allows for scenario/sensitivity analysis.
• Preparation of presentation material and submission of budget/forecast in accordance with required timeframes.
• Responsible for cost management activities which may include but not limited to:

Identification and analysis of trends and deviations vs budget or forecast expectations
Management of financial masterdata, ensuring correct cost objects (WO/WBS/cost centre, cost elements) are used and aligned to INPEX finance processes

• Comply with INPEX accounting principles and tax requirements
• Provide support to audit activities
• Work collaboratively within Finance and with the Operations, HR and Supply Chain teams.
• Look for opportunities to collaborate and contribute to the improvement of Finance processes.
• Possess a ONE INPEX team mentality, with a can-do attitude.

Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree – Accounting (essential)
• CPA/CA/CIMA (or similar international recognition), or working towards
• SAP experience (preferred) – FI, CO, PS modules with a good understanding of MM, PM, BW and other modules
• Good communication skills with an ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Planning, HR, Supply Chain teams
• Proven capability to adapt to varying job requirements

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.