Financial Analyst (12 month FTC) - RICHARD JAMES RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LTD : Job Details

Our client is an Integrated Energy company, and trader of Commodity and Energy products including, Gas, Power, LNG, and Oil, based in Central London. They offer a unique chance to work within a growing and diversifying business, with a strong commercial appetite.

Reporting to the Accounting and Reporting Manager, the Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in the success of the Finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the monthly gross margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2
• Co-work with Financial Control and Product Control team to prepare the monthly Accounts submissions for the above businesses, taking into account the FinControl identified differences between the Finance P&L (MA) and the Risk P&L (MI), and ensuring the correct accounting outcome
• Facilitate the preparation of the monthly broker exchange reconciliations and liaise with Derivative operations on differences between ledger balance and exchange balance
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions
• Provide support on all aspects of the company’s external year-end audit and interim audit
• Take the lead on the preparation of annual statutory report and statutory audit
• Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes
• Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
• Strong trading accounting skills
• Relevant demonstrable experience in the Oil and Gas industry
• Proficient in SAP skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros)
• Knowledge of Openlink Endur and Plan Logic EOS trading systems would be highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Please note: Due to Month-End deadlines, the successful candidate may be required to work extended hours during the first week of each month.