Business Analyst role supports Pearl, the world's largest gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant and one of the world’s largest, most complex and challenging energy projects ever commissioned. You will work hand-in-hand with Business and Functional stakeholders to delivery of the full suite of FP&A activities including Business Planning, Actuals Reporting and Latest Estimates. The role will give you an in depth understanding of one of Shell’s most important asset and its performance.

Where do you fit in?

The purpose of the role is to deliver end-to-end FiB scope for operated asset Pearl, as well as the relevant functions. The role is to be handled through close cooperation with the wider Qatar finance community (incl. Qatar Finance team onshore and other parts of R&A GTL team in FO). The scope of the role can evolve over time, to align with the business priorities. The role has strong interface to Qatar FiB advisors, as well as Qatar FLT members.

What’s the role?

Specifics of the role include:

• Prepare all inputs to the financial performance assessment process for the respective budget holders
• Provide reliable and meaningful analysis of financial data to enable value adding MI
• Arrange regular meetings with the relevant budget holders, based on standard meeting agenda (actuals vs plan, forecast/latest estimates updates, treats & opportunities etc.)
• Challenge and agree proposal of forecast/latest estimates updates with the budget holders
• Prepare annual Operating Plan in collaboration with budget holders and other members of Finance team
• Manage cost allocation and master data (establish business need, create and maintain allocation set up with support from Controllers)
• Collaborate effectively across an organization (support of Project Business Analyst, delivery of variance analysis for Group and MI reporting)
• Provide input for relevant audits
• Ensure compliance with the Shell Group Control Framework and relevant standards/guidelines
• Actively participate in the back-up structure

What do we need from you?

• At least 3-5 years professional experience in Finance or Accounting
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent courses with experience
• Excellent written and spoken business level in English
• Very good knowledge of all accounting processes or previous experience in other departments within Finance Departments
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and business partnering skills to be capable of developing effective relationships with stakeholders and business partners
• Expected to identify opportunities for optimization, streamlining processes and eliminating non-value activities (Continuous Improvement mindset)
• Ability to work virtually in an effective manner
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a dynamically changing and demanding environment, ability to quickly learn and adopt to new requirements and tasks

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply