THE COMPANY

Wellbore Integrity Solutions (“WIS”) is a fast-paced private equity owned, global, Houston based Oilfield Services company. We operate globally in the oilfield services sector, with a suite of products, applications and services that are focused on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well. Private equity owned, and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore employs around 1,300 people and operates across six continents in over 23 countries. The company is in the middle of a turnaround with a new management team that is focused on driving growth and profitability.

INTRODUCTION

• The position of the Manager/Senior Finance Analyst FP&A is a critical role within the Global Finance organization and requires someone who is a strong communicator, highly analytical, intellectually curious and a team player, who is energized by being a valued part of something special.
• This role is expected to take ownership of the forecasting elements contained with the Monthly, quarterly and Annual elements of the financial reporting calendar and enhance the quality of the forecast data / templates provided by the regions with a view to improving the accuracy and relevance of the consolidated forecast data such that appropriate business decisions can be made.
• WIS requires a ‘full’ forecast view, meaning that success in this role will involve maintaining a robust and integrated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow forecast. Given this a thorough understanding and appreciation of how to forecast working capital movements and cashflows (direct and indirect) is equally as important as more common place P&L forecasts and analysis.
• The role reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Finance and works closely with the Corporate Controller, NAM (North America) Controller, Treasurer and Tax Director to ensure forecasted results are consistent with the required accounting, tax, cash and debt treatments contained within the actual reported results.
• In addition, the Manager/Senior Finance Analyst FP&A, will work closely with the Regional Financial Controllers (RFCs) to ensure that the templates provided and inputs received from the regions are fit for purpose to deliver the quality and accuracy of financial forecasts the business needs.
• This role is in Houston and has no direct reports.

MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY FINANCIAL FORECASTS/ACTUALS

• Maintain all financial forecasts (including rolling quarterly forecasts), manage the consolidation process with accounting team, and provide analytical comments in periodic management report as well as providing constructive directions to the regions to improve financial performance and company valuation.
• Support the Bi-weekly/monthly flash reporting process, including enhancing templates as required, communicating extensively with the regions during each preparation cycle, consolidating the reports and leading the Bi-Weekly review meetings attended by the CEO and CFO and other Executive Management.
• Responsible for preparing the monthly reporting deck for the Executive management and BOD with the help of consolidation accounting team.
• Leading the weekly 13-week cashflow process’ and working closely with the Treasurer, the International Controller, the NAM Controller, the Tax Director and the Corporate Controller to ensure that liquidity is optimally managed and loan covenant compliance is achieved.

ANNUAL BUDGET

• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting efforts, maintain and improve budget and forecast structure (jurisdiction, region, cost center, department; top-down, bottom-up)
• Develop with the Senior Director Strategic Finance, Corporate Controller and CFO, the annual budget timetable and budgeting templates for distribution to the operation.
• Gather (from Treasury, Tax and HR) and distribute the assumptions to be used in the budget.
• Consolidate the Budget for review by the CEO and CFO identifying year over year variances and areas for scrutiny. Review with the Department Heads the HQ SG&A budgets to understand year-over-year changes.
• The Budget financial statements to include Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

OTHER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare presentations and reports for key stakeholders (senior management and board etc.)
• Develop effective reporting tools for both local jurisdiction and consolidation level to help management understand business performance.
• Investigate and make recommendations on additional tools or software to help improve the reporting process and implement in collaboration with the accounting team and IT as necessary.
• Build relationships with the business and drive through process change as necessary to help improve financial transparency.
• Comply with all Company & Regulatory HS&E & Quality and IT standards and policies.
• Conduct business with professionalism and in line with WIS Core Values.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years accounting and financial forecasting experience preferably within an international organization.
• CPA or accounting or finance degree with a proven track record in FP&A.
• Experience in the Energy industry and in a global reporting structure a must.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel and Power Point skills and experience to understand and modify complex formula.
• Proactive self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude capable of taking a strategic helicopter view but also relishes the satisfaction of getting into the detail and making things better.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure; planning and foreseeing deliverables to tight deadlines and takes pride in delivering a high-quality timely product.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and interpersonal skills, with the maturity to deal effectively with senior management and private equity sponsors, and the cultural awareness to be able to quickly build strong relationships with finance and operating leaders around the world.
• Attitude to thrive for continuous self and process improvements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of Oracle strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel and model building experience / exposure
• Previous experience working with Power BI
• Project Management experience