Odfjell Drilling AS
Finance & Project Lead - Well Services
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Finance & Project Lead - Well Services
Employment type: Permanent Employee
Application end date: 7/13/2026
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Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries, we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome today's challenges and realize the opportunities ahead.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Finance & Project Lead – Well Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting and controlling activities for two recently acquired subsidiaries, while acting as a key link between Odfjell Technology and these entities. Presence will be required across all three Aberdeen-based offices, the successful candidate must be willing to regularly travel between them.
Initial priorities in the role will include advising on, and project managing, the transition of the subsidiaries’ ERP systems into Odfjell Technology’s internal systems. The role will also be initially responsible for driving the integration of the subsidiaries into Group financial processes, reporting routines, and internal control frameworks.
Key Duties
- Maintain a regular physical presence in the subsidiaries' offices, participating in management and operational meetings and following up on financial matters.
- Advise management in both subsidiary companies and Odfjell Technology on current business performance and development.
- Support evaluation of business expansion outside the UK, including the assessment and use of legal entities in relevant regions.
- Take ownership of the subsidiaries' forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Participate actively in monthly analysis of financial results, providing variance explanations and commercial insight to management.
- Support audits and internal reviews related to the subsidiaries.
- Foster strong collaboration across finance, operations, and management in the subsidiaries and Odfjell Technology, translating financial data into actionable insight.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within financial processes, reporting quality, and commercial performance.
- Ensure financial integrity of the subsidiaries' reporting through ownership of accounting, controlling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to management in both subsidiaries and Odfjell Technology on current business and international expansion.
- Contribute to value creation by connecting financial analysis with operational and commercial decision-making.
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Requirements
- Minimum 3 years relevant education within finance, accounting, business administration, or economics.
- Solid experience with financial and accounting processes, combined with experience in a business advisory, controlling, or business partnering capacity.
- Experience with project management or leading cross-functional initiatives, ideally including system implementations or integration projects.
- Commercial understanding and the ability to advise management on business performance, development, and expansion.
- Understanding of an operational environment, ideally within equipment-heavy or service-based industries.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with management and non-financial colleagues across functions and levels.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and financial modelling.
- Fluent in English, both oral and written.
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Benefits
Odfjell Technology offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development.
- Flexible home office opportunities
- 5 weeks, 4 days holidays, plus your birthday plus 4 public holidays off per annum
- 36-hour working week with Friday being a half day
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Medical Cash Plan scheme
- Life and Personal Accident Insurance
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