Finance Director -Pre commissioning & Maintenance

Finance Director -Pre commissioning & Maintenance

Are you a Finance Director -Pre commissioning & Maintenance interested to work in oil and gas sector ?

Are you seeking a challenging opportunity for your career growth ?

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Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Baker Hughes is seeking a Finance Director -Pre commissioning & Maintenance to lead the financial strategy and operations of our Pre-commissioning and Maintenance (P&M) business unit in Cramlington, UK. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving financial performance, managing complex financial operations, and leading high-performing teams. 

As a Finance Director -Pre commissioning & Maintenance you be responsible for:

Leadership:

• Visible member of the business leadership team
• Business Partner to the CEO and the leadership team
• Key influencer on overall business, commercial & operational strategies, systems, processes and policies
• Ability to clearly understand the markets and products within which the business operates in and add value across the value chain
• Development & oversight of dashboard of key KPIs which underpin the performance and long term success of the business.
• Agent for change and simplification
• Bridge from the underlying business to corporate

Financial Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the overall business strategy, profitability and cash flow
• Conduct financial analysis and modelling to identify opportunities for growth, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to ensure accurate financial projections.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Financial Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls (in conjunction with Baker Hughes Corporate requirements)
• Lead the annual audit process and work closely with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit risk, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement effective risk management policies and procedures.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture within the finance team and across the broader business unit.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top talent to strengthen the finance team's

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have an Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proven track record as a senior finance leader.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards (e.g., USGAAP, IFRS) and tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of Oracle (or SAP)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing complex financial operations in a global environment.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many office in the United Kingdom.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Staff Director - FP&A Operations