Financial Governance and Improvement Analyst

About Woodside Energy
We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

Woodside Culture
We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered - please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:
Our role in Finance is to partner and enable the business to achieve strategic goals while ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place; provide data-based insights and analytical guidance to drive improvement; and ensure our shareholders' capital is allocated in a way that generates optimal value.

We are seeking a curious and motivated Financial Governance and Improvement Analyst to assist our Manager of Financial Governance in co-ordinating and performing Financial Governance processes and reporting. This includes ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of our organization and delivering improvements to core finance deliverables. The successful candidate will enjoy problem solving and helping others as well as have a continuous improvement mindset, embracing change and technology to improve processes and deliver value to the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and performing manual journal and reconciliation controls and reviews
• Completing associated SOX workbooks for ELC & R2R controls assigned to governance
• Liaising with external auditors for the MRL at HY and YE
• Assisting with MoA updates and changes
• Preparing A&RC papers
• Assisting with Financial Governance processes, including minutes, DQM responses, and queries from the business
• Preparing financial statements related to party disclosures, commitments and contingencies, and auditor remuneration independence notes
• Managing the BlackLine account reconciliation system
• Suggesting and implementing innovative technological solutions to streamline processes and increase efficiency

This role is based in our Perth, Western Australia offices.Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrate commitment to and alignment with the Woodside Values.
• An understanding of Woodside's financial systems and processes, S/4 Hana experience would be highly regarded.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and execute deliverables to high quality in a timely manner.
• Problem-solving capabilities, improvement mindset and high attention to detail.
• Utilising technology available to deliver efficiencies.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to support and work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exposure to financial regulations, e.g. accounting standards, SOX
• Nearing completion/or completed their professional qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent).
• 3+ years experience as an accounting professional.

Recognition & Reward:
What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday 8 March 2023.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.