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| | James Heywood
Job Title: Financial Analyst; Cost Above Field
Studied BSc Geography at the University of Leicester
I joined ExxonMobil after I had finished travelling around the world and decided that I wanted to work for one of the biggest companies in the world as I believed it would provide me with limitless opportunities to progress my career.
I was looking for all those qualities that a graduate seeks after university; a good training scheme, real responsibility, and the support in obtaining a professional qualification. ExxonMobil has surpassed these requirements by supporting me through my CIMA exams, placing me on a three-year management development course at the London Business School and treating me like a core member of the team from day one with clear responsibility.
My work was initially within the Revenue Accounting team where I had responsibility for the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) desk. Tasks involved close liaison with other Oil companies regarding the sales of NGLs and reporting the monthly movements on our inventories for various products.
After this role, I moved into a team that was involved in the implementation of a bespoke financial database. This required travelling between London and Norway, which was fantastic, not only in terms of personal/job development, but also to meet other people within the organisation and see how different countries operate, not to mention racking up some air miles!
I am now working as a European Financial Analyst within Cost Above Field, which is a demanding, yet a very rewarding role. I have constant communication with senior management across Europe so attention to analytical detail is vital, as the numbers I report to them will be used to make important business decisions. Coupled to these skills would be strong communication, as you need to present these figures to them effectively. The job also encompasses preparation and consolidation of monthly and quarterly numbers for our Financial Statements, working closely with our Headquarters in the United States. This role requires good time management and can be pressured at times, but this is something that makes it more enjoyable, especially when you see your work being used by senior management.
Aside from the pressures of work, there is a great social network so there is always an opportunity to wind down after work hours, whether it be through one of the sports teams, or with one or two drinks in the local establishments!
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