Lead Business Analyst

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Main Purpose:

Drive strategic business performance by developing robust economic models, managing operational plans and delivering deep-dive analysis that shape decision-making for the Exploration & Production (E&P) business. This role blends financial acumen, data-driven insights and operational intelligence to optimize business outcomes and enable asset growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy, Process & Governance

• Develop a deep understanding of PSC, JOA and key regulatory frameworks governing the Oil & Gas sector, including pricing and taxation.
• Support the establishment of a strong financial and operational governance structure for the business unit.
• Design and monitor business performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Champion automation and technology adoption to enhance productivity and minimize manual interventions.

2. Research, Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation and tracking of the Operating Plan, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and secure approval for the Annual Work Program & Budget (WP&B).
• Contribute to new block evaluation and resource accretion efforts during Government bid rounds.
• Build and maintain dynamic economic models to evaluate asset performance and investment scenarios.
• Leverage large internal (SAP) and external datasets to deliver meaningful insights for business decisions on product strategy, performance, and scalability.
• Apply analytical frameworks to assess business risks, measure performance, and forecast future trends.

3. Reporting & Insights

• Design and maintain intuitive dashboards to track performance against key business metrics.
• Prepare insightful MIS reports and performance summaries for management, partners, and regulators on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Present clear, concise reports with data-backed recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.

4. People & Performance Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop team members to deliver high-quality analysis and reporting outputs.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback and guide team members toward professional growth.
• Identify training needs and recommend learning interventions to enhance team capabilities.

Success Metrics:

• Timely delivery of accurate and actionable business insights and reports.
• Development and upkeep of performance dashboards enabling data-driven decisions.
• Tangible reduction in operational costs through process and efficiency improvements.
• Enhanced resource utilization and reduced cycle time across key operations.
• Strengthened asset growth pipeline through effective resource accretion.

Operating Network:

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Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  Engineering Degree + MBA (mandatory)

• Experience:

  7 to 10 years in business analysis, financial planning or strategy roles within Oil & Gas (Upstream Business)

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