Oando PLC is one of Africa's largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market. At Oando, we always on the look out for highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated people who can contribute to our continuing success.
Oando Nigeria Limited is recruiting for the position of:
Vacancy Title: Corporate Business Partner
Vacancy Code: CBP/FT//74341
Department: Operations
Job Summary
The Business Planner will lead the improvement of the planning activities and cycle time for ALL OER assets, as well as governance and challenge of the budgets associated with the asset development based on available resources. The incumbent will also propose novel approaches to maximize company value within each asset. The Business Planner must have the ability to focus on the bottom line with proven commercial skills to support the Asset Development Managers.
Specific Duties
- Generate and Manage OER corporate plan to ensure minimal deviation of actual performance from the corporate plan
- Integrate financial and operational plans against available resources to execute.
- Track individual asset performance against budget and operational plan
- Recommend solutions to minimize deviation from the plan for each Asset
- Prepare and defend weekly performance reports for individual assets against plans and monthly corporate performance reports.
- Facilitate periodic plan reviews based on anticipated changes in OER resources
- Lead/participate in multi-disciplinary teams to manage diverse Upstream Development and Operational projects
- Mentor / coach by providing commercial advice and guidance
- Other duties as assigned
Key Perfomance Indicators
- Annual work program and budget performance
- Cost of operations and effectiveness of asset utilization
- Quality of Weekly and Monthly Reports
- Corporate Business Plan
Qualifications & Experience
- A good degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related Degree.
- An MBA would be advantageous
- At least 3-5 years working experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Has good knowledge of Petroleum Economics, Production Operations, Drilling and Reservoir Engineering
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Expert at Planning Software and Project Management
- Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- A good understanding of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
- Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills
- Concurrent multiple project management capabilities
- Proven problem solver
- Business and commercial skills
- Self-management and leadership skills
- Excellent team player and interpersonal skills
- Basic Accounting (B/Sheet, P&L analysis, key ratios)
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Leadership/Supervisory
- Networking
- Negotiation
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Teamwork
- Organization/Administration
Application Closing Date