Financial Analyst (Operations)

Position: Financial Analyst (Operations)Location: GlasgowDepartment: OperationsReports To: Manager, Operational FinancePosition SummaryThe aim of the Gas Fleet is to provide a first-class Ship Management service with a clear focus on Safety, Operational Excellence, Environmental and Cost-Effective performance to maintain Seapeak's position as a leading independent LNG operator.The Financial Analyst (Operations) is responsible for monitoring financial planning and performance, and raising financial matters directly to the Director, Fleet Manager or Vessel Manager as required.Major Responsibilities• Treat safety and environmental compliance as a top priority.• Take ownership of financial aspects of vessels' life cycle management and work with stakeholders to develop appropriate budget plans and rolling forecasts. Provide financial input to the following major initiatives:o Annual Budgetso Capital Modificationso Drydockingo Strategic projectso Other key events• Hold regular meetings with Vessel Managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of actual expenditure with budgets. If there are deviations, create plans to realign to Budget, keeping the Director and/or Fleet Managers advised.• Complete monthly and quarterly financial closures such as accruals, prepayments, amortization etc., in a timely manner.• Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to support financial balances.• Take the lead during financial audits of allotted vessel groups.• Liaise with Charterers and Joint Venture partners and provide financial information and analyses as required.• Prepare annual budget and quarterly board presentations for Charterers and Joint Venture partners and attend, when required, off-site meetings (potential requirement for occasional travel).• Ensure vessel financial results are compliant with company accounting policies.• Develop and promote best practices within the team.• Work with stakeholders within the gas fleet to perform various project analyses (e.g., cost/benefit, performance, financial etc.).• Provide training for new and existing members of the gas fleet.• Liaise with appropriate internal departments based in various global regions e.g., Accounts Payable in Manila, F&A in Vancouver.• Act as an interface between the Operational Team and Finance and Accounting (F&A), develop implementation plans associated with strategic initiatives rolled out by F&A in collaboration with other Financial Analysts.Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)• The immediate right to live and work in the United Kingdom.• ACCA, CIMA or ICAS qualified, or similar.• Proficient in Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel experience.• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.• Proactive and dynamic approach. Provide innovative solutions to problem solving and process improvements.• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.• Ability to respond to customers in an effective manner.• Previous experience in a similar role within a global company would be advantageous.Benefits Package36 days' annual leave inclusive of public holidays, raising to 41 with continued service.Private health, dental, and travel cover.Annual bonus programme.Additional annual bonus used to promote employee wellbeing.Up to 9% employer pension contributions.Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary.Enhanced family friendly and company sick leave/pay.Cycle to work scheme.Season ticket loan scheme.Employee assistance programme.Up to 3 additional days' leave to promote Seapeak's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) - use these days for things such as volunteer work or to celebrate a significant life event or a religious/cultural holiday.About SeapeakSeapeak is one of the world's largest independent owner-operators, with ownership interests in over 90 LNG, LPG, Ethane and multigas carriers, and an LNG regasification terminal. With investment from our sponsor, leading alternative investment firm, Stonepeak, there has been a positive repositioning for our company with focus on growth-based commercial diversification. Delivering on our goals to expand our fleet and diversify our portfolio, Seapeak has most recently acquired Evergas for $700 million, which primarily focuses its operations on the shipment of ethane - an even greener global fuel source.Our business is important - we are powering the day-to-day lives of so many - and we are looking to build our Team to support our growth through acquisition and newbuild orders.At Seapeak, we are committed to building successful careers and future leaders. Join us! For the chance to be empowered, to make decisions and be part of a supportive, high-achieving Team.We set the standard for industry. We are solution driven, accountable for results and measured by success.#WeSetTheCourse
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