Job Description
Commercial Finance Analyst (Oil Trading) Overview My client is an ambitious growing energy trading company seeking an experienced finance professional to support management reporting, financial planning, risk reporting and business performance analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operations and finance teams to provide financial insights into trading activities, monitor business performance and support management decision-making. This role is particularly suited for candidates with prior exposure to commodity trading environments and a sound understanding of both physical and derivative trading activities. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly management accounts and consolidated financial reports. Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods, providing meaningful commentary on key business drivers. Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting and business planning activities. Conduct ratio analysis and performance reviews to assess profitability, liquidity, working capital and operational efficiency. Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic decision-making. Trading & Risk Reporting Monitor and analyze trading performance across physical and derivative portfolios. Support mark-to-market (MTM) reporting and valuation processes for trading activities. Work closely with commercial and operations teams to understand trading economics and key profitability drivers. Assist in stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate financial and market risks under various trading and market conditions. Support the preparation of management reports relating to trading performance, exposures and financial risk metrics. Accounting & Controls Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with hedge accounting documentation, effectiveness testing and reporting where applicable. Review accounting treatment for trading transactions
