UI Business Analyst

Royal Dutch Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies, operating in over 80 countries and territories and employing more than 90,000 people. Our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Respect for People define who we are and how we work. Royal Dutch Shell has developed a global network of Shell Business Operations to provide first-class services to Shell companies across the world.

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Krakow sits at the centre of Shell's global businesses, providing an operational backbone to our essential business functions. Working in a vibrant community with strong values and a supportive culture, an SBO-Krakow job will offer the chance to build a lasting and meaningful career. As one of six Business Service Operations centres, located worldwide, a job in Krakow will give you the chance to interact and work with people across the world, helping to deliver excellent support to business clients and internal stakeholders as well as advanced financial operations. UI Business Analyst Work location: Shell Energy Campus, Czerwone Maki 85

Job description:

Key responsibilities in that role will be:


STRATEGY, PLANNING, APPRAISAL AND REPORTING:

Understand the link between own role, other roles within the R&A area, onshore business organization and the business strategy Prepare input to the financial performance assessment process (from Asset level up to Country level) Responsible for correct, reliable and meaningful analysis of financial data to enable value adding MI and understanding of key cost drivers impact, reasonable variance analysis and interventions Responsible for Cost Allocation Management (establish business need, create and maintain allocation set up with support from Controllers) Support Business Analysts in preparation and collection of data for Business Performance review, cost cycle/review meetings Supports the Reporting team with detailed variance analysis for Group reporting/MI reporting

MONTH-END CLOSE AND REPORTING ACTIVITIES

Control operations Accrual Analysis/posting, WBS Releases, pre-payments, Time Writing Analysis and follow up, Cost Allocations, Check, review and mitigation of unallocated balances Project reporting, preparation of MI packs for Business Performance & Reporting and onshore organizations

Requirements:

Key competences for the candidates are:
University degree in Financial and Accounting, working towards financial qualifications (ACCA/CIMA) desirable, 4+ years' experience in finance and accounting processes, first exposure to controlling and performance management would be a significant asset

• Good grasp of spoken and written business English with good knowledge of finance terminology
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Business partnering and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills and capability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders and business partners
• Strong Continuous Improvement mindset - expected to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities for optimization, streamlining processes and achieving greater organizational efficiency
• Commercial mindset
• Ability to work virtually with stakeholders in different locations having different seniority levels
• Strong excel skills and knowledge of ERP systems, SAP knowledge would be a significant asset
• Understanding Upstream business key terms nice to have
• Inquisitive self-starter, keen to acquire knowledge and expertise, demonstrating ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work in fast changing and evolving business environment

Number of Vacancies: 1
Benefits of working at Shell:

• Meaningful work in a company that is universally respected as a truly global energy leader (one of the world's biggest companies according to Fortune Global 500)
• Unique opportunity to fulfill your potential with personal and professional development programs
• Work in a smart and motivated team within a supportive and inclusive culture with strong values
• Attractive salary and bonuses
• Complex medical care and individual life insurance
• Sports programme & facilities e.g. Multisport Benefits Card, vouchers for free time activities
• Good atmosphere at work and comfortable working environment: own canteen and a few relax rooms
• Opportunity to participate in social and community projects

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer