Financial Analyst at Sahara Group

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Dashboards

• Prepare routine and ad-hoc management reports, including performance packs, dashboards, and key operational/financial metrics (e.g., production volumes, cost per BOE, lifting cost reports, OPEX vs. budget).
• Ensure all reports are delivered on time and presented in a clear, concise, and actionable format.
• Support preparation of board-level and executive management presentations.

Data Gathering & Validation

• Collect, reconcile, and validate data from multiple sources, including operations, accounting, and engineering.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial and operational datasets used for reporting and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain robust data controls and audit trails.

Financial & Operational Analysis

• Conduct variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast) across CAPEX, OPEX, and production metrics.
• Analyze trends, drivers, and underlying factors impacting financial and operational performance.
• Provide actionable insights and early warning signals to management regarding performance gaps or opportunities.

Benchmarking & Industry Analysis

• Perform benchmarking studies to compare company performance against peers and industry best practices.
• Track commodity price trends, cost benchmarks, and operational efficiency metrics relevant to upstream oil & gas.
• Support competitive intelligence initiatives to guide strategic positioning.

Modeling & Decision Support

• Build and maintain financial and operational models to support decision-making on projects, budgets, and investments.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to evaluate financial impact under different assumptions.
• Partner with business units to provide financial insight into operational and strategic decisions.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge, experience and proficiency demonstrated in all the activities described above. 
• Familiarity with IFRS and other relevant financial regulations in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in financial modeling, cost management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and MS Excel.
• Strong technical skills in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with IFRS/GAAP and corporate governance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualification/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or ICAN are highly desirable.
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, reporting, or planning, ideally within oil & gas, energy, or capital-intensive industries.