Operations Finance Director

Borr Drilling

. Provide strategic financial support to the SVP Operations Finance and Tax on operational and commercial performance, business drivers, risks and opportunities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, strategic financial support, and commercial finance within the energy or project-based industry. Proficient in financial modelling, KPI development, and stakeholder engagement to drive operational and commercial performance.

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Financial ModellingCommercial FinanceKPI DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementProject Economics

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisOperational Performance AnalysisBusiness Case ReviewsCost ControlScenario Modelling

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluencing SkillsInitiativeTeam CollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelERP ToolsBI ToolsIFSPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIMACPA

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustryOffshore ProjectsCommercial TendersBid Approval SheetsOperational Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic financial support to the SVP Operations Finance and Tax on operational and commercial performance, business drivers, risks and opportunities
Develop, interpret and maintain operational, financial and commercial KPIs and metrics
Partner with Commercial leadership across opportunity assessment, tender preparation, Bid Approval Sheets, customer negotiations and contract award decisions
Lead financial review and challenge of Bid Approval Sheets and significant commercial proposals
Evaluate significant projects, contracts, tenders, new country start-ups, rig moves, reactivations and major operational initiatives
Lead financial governance, cost control, AFE compliance and delivery against agreed financial objectives for major initiatives
Monitor awarded contracts, projects and initiatives against approved business cases, identifying variances and impacts on profitability, EBITDA, cash generation and utilisation
Lead post-contract and post-project reviews, capturing lessons learned and recommending improvements
Develop forward-looking analysis, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis for strategic operational and commercial decisions
Prepare financial analysis, insights and management materials for senior leadership
Provide independent financial challenge on commercial proposals, project plans and operational strategies
Represent Operations Finance on strategic and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline preferred
Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) is desirable
Previous experience in a similar role, business partnering, commercial finance, operational finance or project finance, preferably within the energy, offshore or project-based industry
Experience supporting commercial tenders, Bid Approval Sheets, contract evaluation, project economics or investment decisions
Experience analysing operational and financial performance and translating financial information into clear business insight and recommendations
Strong financial modelling and analytical capability, with experience using Excel and ERP/BI tools (e.g. IFS, Power BI) preferred
Experience conducting business case reviews, post-contract or post-project analysis, and identifying performance drivers and lessons learned
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior Operations, Commercial and Executive stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while also managing quarterly and annual accounting cycles
Ability to take initiative and work on tasks independently or as part of a team