Finance Manager Power, Shell Energy – Europe & Environmental Products

109807BR

Job Description

Shell Energy is at the heart of delivering Shell’s ambition to become a world class investment case that powers progress by providing more and cleaner energy solutions. Shell aspires to become the largest clean power supplier and has embarked on an ambitious growth journey. SE-EE provides businesses with advanced and high-value solutions for energy assets and commodities, including natural gas, power and CO2, across a broad range of European markets. As part of the global network of Shell Trading companies, we are active across all stages of the energy value chain from production, transport and storage to trading, sales and customer service. With operations across 20 European countries, SE-EE is active in all the key European gas and power trading hubs. Our highly qualified traders and originators bring their exceptional expertise to more than a thousand business customers in Europe.

As Finance Manager Power you will be part of the global Shell Trading Finance team and you will report to the VP Finance Shell Energy Europe and Environmental Products, London. This excellent opportunity will give you the opportunity to contribute to growing and shaping the future of Shell’s power business.

Your Team

This is a newly created position to lead the finance support for Shell Power Trading. The role will (initially) have no direct reports. You will be supported by a pool of finance advisors that work across our Gas, Power and Environmental Products Trading activities based with you in the London office and in our sales offices. You will also work with a broad group of finance specialists (Risk, Accounting, Reporting, Planning & Appraisal, Treasury, M&A, Credit, Settlements) based in our London and various other locations globally. In addition you will be an active leader in a global network of Finance Managers across our Trading and New Energies businesses and beyond.

Key deliverables

• Lead the finance aspects of our Power Trading business in Europe supporting our Power growth ambition and ensuring business in control.
• Provide expert support and guidance to our finance advisor pool in London and our Sales offices on executing their projects
• Contribute to the development of Power competencies across the Shell Energy and New Energies teams globally

Location and travel

Initially you will be based from our Shell Strand office, London where our Gas&Power Trade floor is located. In Q4 2019 our business will relocate to new offices at Shell Centre, Waterloo, London.  To support our European growth ambition some travel will be required to our Sales Offices currently in Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Turkey.

Country of Work Location

United Kingdom

City, State (if applicable)

London

Work Location

London – Strand

Skillpool

Management (Finance)

Company Description

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then we have grown into a leading innovative oil and gas company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation, and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

Requirements

Required skills/experience

• Previous experience in a senior Commercial/Business Finance or M&A role
• Oil/gas exposure is preferable but not essential.
• Experience within Power/Renewable Energies is highly advantageous
• Able to establish credibility at the relevant level with management, (power) traders and project teams
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, good commercial acumen and the ability to operate within a dynamic rapidly changing environment
• Strong people management skills including coaching and developing staff
• Qualification (or expectation to complete/obtain) in a relevant professional field (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACT, CFA) – preferred but not essential

Our values

Shell is a company with shared values. Honesty, integrity, and respect aren’t simply a strapline: they are a part of everything we do. What’s more, Shell is an equal opportunities company, and we place the highest possible value on the diversity of our people and our inclusive approach. Join us and you’ll belong to a world where you can feel pride in your achievements and propel your career with global opportunities

Women’s perspective

We care deeply about fostering a truly diverse workplace. We believe in doing everything we can to make Shell as flexible, appealing and supportive a place for women to work as possible. And we’ve retained our title as a top employer for women in the Times again in 2017.
We help with things like our formal (and informal) flexible working. Like our global and transparent pay policies backed by a leadership team fully supportive of our diversity ambitions. And we’ll help foster your career through our Women’s Career Development programme.

People with an impairment

At Shell, we’re all about top talent. End of story. We want to encourage those of you who may face an impairment to regard Shell as a place where you’ll be fully supported to grow and develop your career. It’s as simple as that.
If you’d like to apply, just let us know about your circumstances. We can support you throughout the process. From application, to interview, to your first day of a rewarding career with us.

No. of Positions

1

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Job Expires

22-Jun-2019