Georgetown, Guyana
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Job Summary:
The Financial Controller is responsible for providing business and financial support to the Division GeoUnit Manager and team via an engaged business partnering approach to ensure effective profitability and free cash flow management. He/ she engages with the managers of the operational organizations to provide business performance insights and forwardlooking analysis facilitating business decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Candidate’s duties may include the following:
- Drive financial performance thru use of business insight analytics.
- Develop financial business plans and forecasts for the division in the GeoUnit and ensure that the goals are challenging but realistic relative to overall market expectations and available resources.
- Implement action plans to address profitability issues and underperforming contracts.
- Optimize cash flow, including key indicators like DSO, CAPEX, inventory. Review and examine the financial impact of new and existing investment opportunities with a view to maximizing the return on investment. Maintain control over and maximum use of working capital.
- Support the GeoUnit Tax organization with tax audit inquiries requiring business input, and ensure correct legal entities used for operations (sales & purchases).
- Highlights business-related risks & exposures on Balance Sheet Exposure report, engaging with Hubs as-needed on AR, Inventory, Fixed Assets and key provisions.
- Review all major tenders (risks and opportunities), contractual terms and evaluate impact on IBT associated with pricing in bids vs. optimization of people/resources (i.e. FA, Inventory, M&S).
- Train line managers to interpret and comprehend financial statements and principles, and coach them regarding key business Division drivers. Answer inquiries regarding financial assets, recommend policies, and advise and council line management.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance related field
- +7 years in Financial Management & Audit Experience
- Advanced computer skills with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be able to perform in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
- Must have excellent communication and analytical skills
More Information
- Job Application Details How to Apply Please submit your application via https://careers.slb.com/ Go to: Job Listing > Filter Country = Guyana > Financial Controller >Apply Now. Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected