Finance Analyst

**Don't come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.**
- At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you. As an ASX 20 global energy company, we're committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, "How can we?" (Even when others say, "We can't.")
We're proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we've got our sights set on a culture that is focused and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy. The difference isn't just thinking big - it's delivering on it too. As part of the team, you'll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It's no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

**What you'll do**:

- Based in Perth, The Financial Analyst - Northern Australia Integrated is responsible for providing financial support for our Santos Northern Australia operations and the Barossa Aboriginal Future Fund (BAFF) within the WA, NA, TL Regional Business Unit.
- You will aid all financial information and analysis for Northern Australia operations, including integrated reporting, financial accounting, budgeting and forecasting of these activities for stakeholders.
- You will lead finance support for the BAFF and will work closely with members of the Finance team to ensure the Business Unit leadership has a clear understanding of Business financial performance, financial impacts of key business decisions, individual cost drivers, recommend actions to improve financial performance.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Responsible for routine monthly financial activities related to Darwin LNG operations, related to Barossa operations and leading finance support for BAFF in the WA, NA, TL Regional Business Unit portfolio.
- Accountable for delivering financial support to the BU including Business Partnering, Joint venture Finance, Cost Management & Reporting, Month End, Financial Planning & Analysis, Quality analysis and insights with emphasis on forward-looking actions.
- Drive continuous improvement mindset.
- Compliance with the Santos Management System (SMS).
- Compliance with the Santos Delegation of Authority (DOA). Compliance with the Santos Corporate Governance and Safety requirements.**Core accountabilities**
- Act as finance business partner to the DLNG operations and BAFF management teams, support financial analysis and decision making.
- Lead finance analysis and assurance for activities directly between Barossa JV and DLNG, including carbon cost pass through and tolling, and ensuring consistency between forecast operating assumptions between both assets.
- Lead finance support for the Barossa Aboriginal Future Fund.
- Manage risk to the business through compliance and implementation of robust processes and internal controls.
- Assure compliance to Santos group standards and policies -including DOA, group accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance to JOA requirements for Joint Ventures, BAFF governance documents.
- Coordinate and provide input to incoming/outgoing audits.
- Deliver Joint Venture budget, billing and cash call preparation and AFE obligations.
- Maintain strong working relationships with cost control team (ensure clear alignment between finance and cost control for WP&Bs, AFEs and financial budgets and forecasts), Financial Services and JV partners.
- Support Senior Finance Analyst - DLNG in managing all finance deliverables for the DLNG legal entity, including producing monthly and annual financial statements, and delivering JV and internal reporting.

**What you'll bring**:

- Minimum 5-6 years accounting experience, preferably in Big 4 or resources industry.
- Sound knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Proficient in MS Office and data modelling/manipulation.
- Proficient SAP User.
- Tertiary qualified in Accounting, Commerce or related area.
- Completed professional qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent).

**What you'll get**:

- 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.

**What you're part of**:

- 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
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