Financial Analyst - Midland, United States - Wood plc

Description

Job Description

The main functions of the Financial Analyst include: provides analytical support in order to deliver financial results. Works with internal workers to provide ad-hoc cost analysis and understand / explain variances between operations estimates and financials. Identifies and implements improvements to cost management processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares cost reports including forecasts/outlooks. Monitors project accounting. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

Location: Midland, TX - 100% in office, no remote

Contract Duration: 12 months with potential to extend

Other: Additional benefits of this role include a comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more), All offers of employment subject to passing of drug & alcohol screening

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Responsibilities

• Data analysis, financial systems (SAP), financial controls, basic accounting, attention to detail
• Knowledge of OpenInvoice, WellView, Spotfire, Analytics for Office (AO) a plus

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate - quick learner with experience analyzing data (operations estimates and financial) and providing insight into differences, basic activity-based costing concepts
• Ability to use knowledge of business to provide insightful analysis to operations team with recommendations / solutions (not just data) in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry and basic understanding of Drilling and Completions activities a plus.
• Role is expected to review operations estimates and financial information of a high volume of activity to identify errors / explanations of variances for monthly cost reporting (quick turnaround) and provide suggestions to improve upon our cost estimating, forecasting and stewarding processes

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.