Jr. Economist Controller

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. 

Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices.  

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work. 

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you? 

If so, we want to hear from you. 

Purpose of Role:

• Support the department by developing financial and economic models, conducting data analysis, and preparing reports that strengthen strategic decision-making. Additionally, contribute to planning, administration, and risk assessment processes. This position is designed for recent graduates with high development potential.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Develop financial and economic models for all business unit strategies (exploration, development, and production).
• Analyse macroeconomic information and energy market data.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on investment and planning projects.
• Apply risk and uncertainty assessment methodologies, including scenario analysis.
• Conduct stochastic evaluations.
• Provide support in resource and hydrocarbon reserves estimation processes (audits, certifications, reviews, etc.).
• Develop proposals for the economic optimization of productive and development projects.
• Provide support in cost control processes for all projects within the business unit.
• Assist in the automation of financial processes.
• Provide support in the preparation of financial statements.
• Assist in the implementation and updating of interactive reports for financial indicator visualization.
• Deliver analytical support to achieve the business plan and unit objectives.
• Incorporate petroleum fiscal regimes into financial models.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in economics, Finance, Business, or a related field will be considered an advantage.
• Spanish
• Intermediate–Advanced English
• Up to five (5) years of desirable experience in the oil and gas industry within the financial or economic area.
• Corporate finance
• Development of financial and economic models
• Fiscal regimes and economic models
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Statistics
• Data analysis
• Programming in Visual Basic (Macros)
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication and management skills
• Interest in professional development within the energy industry

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.