Senior Financial Analyst

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Santos team based at our global headquarters in Adelaide.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for a broad range of accounting and reporting deliverables, including reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting and providing financial analysis for the Santos Energy Solutions business.

The ability to co-ordinate the delivery of key business processes will be a key requirement of the role. Hence, we are looking for a candidate with strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are seeking to be challenged and grow with the business.

Key accountabilities include:

• Business Partnering: Supporting financial analysis and decision making
• Management Reporting & Financial Analysis: Preparation of month-end reports on key metrics and delivery to key stakeholders, monitoring of people costs and conduct in-depth financial analysis, including but not limited to, financial modelling, variance analysis, and trend forecasting to support decision-making processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, working collaboratively with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation within financial processes and systems, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations for action
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and accounting standards, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, fostering collaboration and communication to achieve shared financial objectives.
• Provide support to Finance projects that may arise.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial analysis or related roles, preferably within the energy industry or a similar sector. A strong command of SAP Finance systems is essential, along with demonstrated proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools, and advanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel.

This role is well-suited to an agile and adaptable professional who thrives in a varied and dynamic environment. If you enjoy contributing to the development of new processes with a forward-looking perspective focusing on the 'future state' rather than maintaining the 'status quo' this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

You will hold a bachelor's level qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline, supported by a recognised professional certification such as ICAA, CPA, or equivalent.

Here, you'll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don't shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you'll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Adelaide this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

And because it's not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It's about each of us, and all of us – together.

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB September 9th.

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: This description includes core responsibilities and requirements for the Senior Financial Analyst role at Santos. For any corrective action or concerns about the job ad, please report through appropriate channels.