G&A, Controls & Risk Lead

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?

Succeeding in today’s energy landscape requires collaboration, agility and the courage to challenge established ways of working. At Spirit Energy, we are redefining what good looks like in mature basin operations — focusing on safe, responsible asset stewardship, value maximisation and the delivery of an orderly energy transition.

Achieving this requires a broad mix of skills, experience and perspectives. Our people are central to how we operate — bringing curiosity, accountability and pragmatism to complex technical and commercial challenges. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking team committed to doing things better and differently, we would like to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – G&A, CONTROLS AND RISK LEAD

The G&A, Controls and Risk Lead will be responsible for

• G&A forecasting, variance analysis, actuals reporting, performance reporting, time writing and allocation reporting for Spirit Energy
• Re-designing of the G&A allocation mechanism post Harbour COP.
• Managing and maintaining a fit-for-purpose controls framework, and functional assurance activities of control testing and monitoring.

Location: Aberdeen

Duration: 2-year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. 

• Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.  

AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…

In role, you will be required to:

G&A Management & Reporting

• Maintain an appropriate cost centre hierarchy and Delegation of Authority (DoA) for General & Administrative (G&A) expenses.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring efficiency and integrity, including payroll, expense postings, timewriting, and accrual calculations.
• Deliver monthly budget holder reporting with P&L variance analysis and integrity checks.
• Manage and coordinate incoming audits related to overheads, licenses and asset.
• Process intercompany invoices and perform monthly accounting activities such as prepayments, accruals, journal postings, and clearing.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related control activities in compliance with prescribed procedures.
• Support the Finance Director in the management of the FSA (Functional Services Agreement).

Process Improvement & System Management

• Redesign the G&A allocation mechanism and supporting systems to align with a single-asset business model, considering requirements for ABEX, CAPEX, and Harbour OPEX/ABEX timewriting.
• Administer the timewriting system and supporting processes.

Financial Controls & Assurance

• Manage and maintain a fit-for-purpose financial controls framework, ensuring it aligns with current policies, standards, and guidelines to mitigate financial risks effectively.
• Establish and enforce standards for financial close processes, monitoring compliance through robust control testing and assurance activities.
• Lead the delivery of controls monitoring and testing programmes, serving as the primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Report assurance findings to Finance leadership, clearly communicating control effectiveness, risk exposure, mitigation efforts, and recommended actions.
• Evaluate and report on Spirit Energy’s control environment, identifying weaknesses and areas of exposure, providing insights to the Audit Committee.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to strengthen the internal finance control environment, collaborating closely with business and leadership teams.
• Provide expert guidance to Functional teams on control documentation, emphasizing controls that support the Finance Management System and external reporting requirements.
• Promote a strong internal control culture through education, training, and advisory support, including delivering training on ARIS and controls excellence tools.
• Advise and support the Financial Controller and the Finance Director on all control-related matters to ensure effective governance and compliance.

Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Demonstrable record of improving systems and processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiar with G&A allocation methodologies and timewriting processes.
• Experience with SAP and Workday desirable
• Experience articulating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk management and control methodologies
• Ability to interpret control monitoring outcomes and identify financial implications
• Effective change agent
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA);
• Relevant University degree

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset

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