Manager, Commercial Budgeting

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• ***Job Specific:***
• Supervise and optimize delivery of Group Commercial Function budget in line with corporate financial policies, systems, procedures, agreements.
• Lead commercial budgeting plan development, monitoring & reporting across the function/directorate and relevant stakeholders
• Control budget & cost analysis, review work programs, and drive adjustments to keep spend aligned with objectives and financial interests
• Analyse the financial aspects of work programs and budgets, and drive changes to ensure consistency with Function objectives and financial interests.
• Review of Function financial obligations towards concessions and other agreements.
• Coordinate with Corporate Planning and Performance focal points for periodic financial performance review of the Function.
• Develop the monthly financial performance reports for line management and direct reports.
• Supervise the budget & cost analysis activities.
• Supervise analysis and evaluation of the financial aspects of work programs and budgets, and drive changes to ensure consistency with objectives and financial interests.
• Interface with Corporate Planning and Performance focal points for periodic financial performance review of the Function.
• Supervise the preparation and checking of monthly financial performance reports for line management and direct reports.
• ***Generic:***

Management

• Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Department to achieve the Division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Department in line with Division objectives.
• Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets And Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Department budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Division work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure And Development

• Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Innovation And Continuous Improvement

• Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
• Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems (Mis) And Reports

• Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

Internal

• Direct Line VP for work instructions and advice.
• Team Members.
• Management and team members of Group Commercial & ICV
• VPs and Managers in others functions for cross functional collaboration.
• Management of other Functions like Group P&C, Finance, Legal
• Management and team members of ADNOC Group Companies and shareholders

External

• Local and international suppliers, vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers
• Government organizations and entities
• International Oil & Gas companies’ representatives

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 15 years of professional experience in Procurement, preferably in Oil & Gas
• Excellent communication and English skills

• Business Writing Skills

• Analytical thinking and decision making
• Demonstrate good knowledge of best practices and technology in Global Supply Chain Management and Market Development
• Knowledge of applicable legislations and regulations
• Knowledge of domestic and international market environment in terms of sourcing trends
• Negotiation capabilities and persuasive skills in mastering and driving group discussions