Geozone Operations Controller

GEOZONE OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Altens, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Weatherford have a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Controller to join the team in Aberdeen.

The Geozone Operations Controller role is one that supports the operations leadership team in day-to-day business management and provides analysis and support in decision-making in all matter operationally, financially, and strategically.

Our generous benefits include:

• Private Health Care (Employee Cover)
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Long Term Sickness Income Protection
• 29 Days Annual Leave (+4 Fixed Bank Holidays)
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Flexible benefits (at Employee Cost)
• Health Cash Plan
• Dental Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Access to a Flexible Discount Platform (no cost)
• Discounted Gym Membership Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (Coming soon)

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety & Compliance

• Maintains safety and service quality as a first priority when working across all areas of the business.
• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activity is carried out ethically and in compliance with Company policies, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices.

Process Excellence

• Business partner and financial support to Geozone and Country leadership teams.
• Become key stakeholder in product line decisions to drive the business to achieving enterprise targets across income statement and balance sheet:
• Prepare monthly financial reviews to indicate where/how improvements can be made
• Track key deliverables/KPIs to ensure escalations occur as required and project performance can be managed
• Support in KPI improvement across DSO/DTI/Inventory/Collections
• Ensure all Countries are operating together in the best interest for the Geozone.
• Drive win rates up by actively taking part in commercial decision-making processes and analysis, make commercial risk transparent during the BSA.
• Coordinating and directing Countries in:
• Preparation of the budget, forecast, reporting and variance requirements
• Other Corporate/Geozone Operations requirements, deliverables and timelines
• Ensuring all internal Weatherford policies and Financial Policies are applied consistently
• Monitor day to day business and alert leadership team of any potential risk or issues.
• Review / track process improvements in underperforming areas (PL & Countries) to ensure executed as planned.
• Co-ordinate with FP&A to ensure accurate and timely Geozone feedback to Corporate:
• Support corporate month, quarter, and year-end close process
• Assist with operations team finance development and training as required.
• Perform adhoc analysis and problem solving/finding root cause of issue as required.

People

• Ability to closely collaborate and build strong relationships with different functions within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5+ years accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills at both a strategic and functional level.
• Technical skills and experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• High degree of integrity, work ethic and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of ERP systems, JD Edwards, HFM experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Ability to work and interact with personnel at all levels within the organization.

ABOUT US

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.