Business Analyst

The Role
STRATEGY, PLANNING, APPRAISAL AND REPORTING:

• Understands the business and the link between own role and the business strategy
• Prepare all input to the financial performance assessment process (from Asset level up to Country level)
• Attend business performance review meeting / challenge business on performance (basing on financial results)
• Challenge and agree proposal of forecast/latest estimates updates with their budget holders (taking Actual / accruals / projects and assets status fully into account). Communicates the proposal to the relevant Country Finance Managers
• 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), investigates and resolves unallocated balances
• Supports the Reporting team with detailed variance analysis for Group reporting/MI reporting
• Provides input to statutory reporting
• Prepare data analysis on request

VENTURE GOVERNANCE

• Ensures partner billings and cash-calls are in line with agreed Work Program& Budget
• Understands the Joint Venture Agreements and can interpret JVA requirement to financial requirements/system structures. This includes the partner reporting structures including country specifics.
• Collate and co-ordinate Joint Venture Work Program & Budget, analyze variances and reports to Finance Managers/other Analysts, participation in partner meetings
• Monthly JV partner reporting and variance comments/analysis input

GOVERNANCE RISK AND ASSURANCE

• Ensure compliance with the Shell Group Control Framework and relevant standards/guidelines. Identify and Manage Financial Risks. Participate as line resource in Audits or Reviews that form part of the Assurance Plan of the company as required.
• Financial controls execution,
• Focal point role for external auditors, supporting Finance Managers in closing of audit findings
• Provide data to tax for tax reporting as specified by the tax function

WORKING CAPITAL AND CASH

• P&L and Cash Flow Analysis and communication, providing visibility of Cash Flow From Operations & value in each asset of the portfolio looked after, structured planning and tracking process for short and long term cash forecast.
• Participation in Balance Sheet Reviews

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in budgeting, planning and management reporting areas, understanding of the flow of data from the various systems (P16,PB7) along with the accounting entries that are generated, be able to quickly identify and correct potential errors in a timely manner
• Fluent English
• Business partnering and influencing skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Communication skills to be capable of developing effective relationships with stakeholders and business partners
• Expected to identify opportunities for optimization, streamlining processes and achieving greater organizational efficiency
• Commercial mindset
• Ability to work virtually
• Ownership of business targets and results
• Ability to translate business goals and value driving factors into financial and accounting requirements
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise to perform work independently with minimal supervision

Company Description
Shell in 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, a job at Shell will offer the chance to build a lasting and meaningful career. As one of 5 Business Operations centres located worldwide, we will give you the chance to interact and work with people across the world, helping to deliver excellent support to business clients and stakeholders.
Shell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, LGBT, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Thanks to cooperation with Shell you gain:

• Comfortable working environment: Newly-built modern office with its own canteen, relax rooms, bike & car parking space
• Yearly bonuses and lots of non-monetary benefits (e.g. MultiSport Card, vouchers for cultural and free time activities, 12 sport sections, and many more)
• Complex medical care and individual life insurance
• Additional funds for trainings and certifications
• EuroShell Card
• Bonus for referring your friend to work

People with disabilities are welcome to apply as we provide reasonable accommodations and assistive technologies for people with diverse disabilities.
Disclaimer
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