At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future. 

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable and clean energy.

We are seeking a Lead – Operations Finance to join our INPEX Finance team in Perth. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager - Operations, the Lead – Operations Finance will be responsible for fostering strong cross-functional relationships with Operations stakeholders and team development of:

• • • Operations Finance Business Partners who support Operations stakeholders with cost-informed decision-making, budget/forecast submissions, cost performance reporting and ensuring financial monthly results recorded comply with relevant accounting standards and policies
    • Cost Control team members responsible for supporting Operations stakeholders with invoice management and verification, commitment and cost tracking of discrete scopes of work.

Key responsibilities include:

• • • Oversee delivery of financial information for the purpose of:

• • • Impacts on cash call estimates
    • Cultivating a cost-conscious and accountability culture, shifting the focus of the FBP team from historical review to performance management
    • Management understanding of business drivers and outcomes

• • • Develop understanding of other control systems used by Operations teams (e.g. EcoSys project forecasting) to ensure consistency and compliance with financial accounting principles
    • Guide delivery of Project Application Requests in compliance with Finance policies and processes, including AFE preparation support.
    • Maintain understanding of Operations vendors in relation to the financial risks inherent in the contracts and vendor due diligence process.
    • Oversee invoice management and claims verification Operations vendors and ensure appropriate cost allocation
    • Support JVP reporting and relationships through preparing and contributing to management reporting and variance analysis related to Operations activities and providing assistance to resolve JVP queries
    • Ensure a strong cost control culture via maintaining a rolling forecast which integrates monitoring of commitments and daily tracking (if required) for emergent or discrete scopes of work
    • Optimise processes relating to masterdata (cost centres, WBS, WO’s, etc) and month-end processes with distribution/allocation cycles as they relate to Operations and in accordance with the agreed Cost Methodology
    • Improve the efficiency in the delivery of services to Operations stakeholder
    • Support process simplification and reduction of functional silos
    • Support other broader initiatives of the wider Finance team to bring about maximum efficiency and consistency/standardisation

Successful candidates will have:

• • • Undergraduate Degree – Accounting (essential)
    • CPA/CA/CIMA (or similar international recognition).
    • Experience in diverse working environments including E&P operations, projects, exploration and manufacturing or production.
    • Experience working closely with financial or joint venture accounting team.
    • Experience using SAP – demonstrably capable – FI, CO, PS modules with a good understanding of MM, PM, BW and other modules.
    • Experience with international accounting standards and activity-based costing.
    • Commercial and organisational acumen with confidence to appropriately challenge peers and leaders
    • Demonstrable knowledge of production maintenance activities, processes and systems
    • Understanding of Australian business environment impacting E&P majors – including contracting strategies, commercial structures, project management techniques
    • Ability to multiple data sources to build and support conclusions
    • Proven capability to influence changes and adapt to varying job requirements.
    • Intellectual curiosity and appreciation of technology
    • Bias for action and problem solving
    • Good communication skills, with the ability to influence
    • Relationships and stakeholder management
    • Willingness to adapt processes and participate in a variety of activities beyond core role

What We Offer:

• • • Emphasis on personal growth and advancement opportunities.
    • Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.
    • Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours and remote work options.
    • An extensive range of leave benefits, including:

• • • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,
    • Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.
    • Inpex Foundation Day and discretional leave.
    • Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.

• • • Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.
    • Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.
    • Domestic relocation support offered.
    • Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.

• • • • Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.

• • • Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.

• • • • Reward and recognition programs.
      • Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.

Applications close Sunday 30th November.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.