Business Controller

BHP Billiton is all about smart technology, innovation and great talent. If you want a challenging career and a chance to explore resource opportunities, as well as your ambitions, we’re the company for you. Think Ahead. Think BHP Billiton.Further information about the BHP Billiton Group can be found at: http://www.bhpbilliton.com. Position Synopsis The Business Controller effectively manages the finance function for the Petroleum Trading & Marketing Unit with particular responsibility for business control, management forecasting and reporting and risk management. Core Accountabilities Manage and develop the applicable finance team and its staff; Supervise, maintain and of control management and statutory accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely completion of required activities for reporting, forecasting and budgeting; Ensure appropriate internal control systems and procedures to safeguard marketing assets and liabilities under CSG control and to ensure compliance with group policies; Monitor relevant direct and indirect cost results to ensure correct divisional cost allocations and provide advice to TMU Managers on variance analysis; Manage, implement and monitor all risk management activities to ensure adherence to the Group Risk policy; Manage, control and minimise working capital requirements for the TMU; Prepare Forecast/budget reports to meet deadline for SAM submissions; Prepare and distribute external statistical reports as required; Prepare financial reporting to Group (Hyperion Reporting) to meet monthly deadline; Ensure appropriate financial checks and reconciliations are performed; Ensure adherence of all finance activities to external and internal rules, regulations, policies and legislation; Ensure data standardisation and integrity throughout the sales databases; Assist with projects as required, act as back up for other team members within finance as required. Qualifications Bachelors’ and/or Masters’ degree in Accounting/ Commerce/ Business and membership of a recognised accounting body 8-10 years experience in accounting/finance, of which at least the last 2 years in a managerial role Computer literate, SAP experience highly recommended THINK OF THE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN BHP BILLITON. THINK LOCAL. THINK GLOBAL.With 38,000 employees working in more than 100 operations in approximately 25 countries, we represent the world’s largest diversified resources company. We take our commitment to the communities in which we operate and do business in very seriously, and we are committed to operating safely and sustainably. M/F/D/V EEO/AA EmployerLocal terms and conditions apply Location: Houston Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Occupation: Corporate Finance;Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting;Financial Planning/Advising Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code: 487915