Finance Lead Acquisitions Divestments and New Business Development Americas - Houston TX

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 5, 2021

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where You Fit In

FTM – M&A and Commercial Finance is at the heart of delivering Shell’s strategy through the achievement of its aspired asset portfolio and its goal to become a world class investment opportunity that powers progress by providing more and cleaner energy solutions in Shell’s Upstream, Integrated Gas, Downstream, Renewables & Energy Solutions and Trading businesses. FTM provides Finance input and M&A execution capability for RDS’ acquisitions, divestments, business combinations, JVs and restructurings. The FTM team based in Houston supports these types of complex transactions with focus on the Americas region, as well as for some global opportunities.

The Finance Lead is part of the FTM Americas team and reports to a Senior Manager.

What’s the Role?

As Finance Deal Lead for material transactions (which could include acquisitions and divestments, asset swaps, joint venture formation or restructuring and commercial agreements for organic projects) the person is accountable to the Business Opportunity Manager (BOM) for delivery of the full suite of Finance activities related to a transaction, including Deal Structuring to Maximise Value/Minimise Risk, Due Diligence, Financial Framework and ORM Process Compliance, Corporate Approvals, Negotiation of Finance aspects of the transaction, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Accounting and Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Risk & Insurance, Investor Relations; Execution and handoff to transition and integration Business Finance leads.

Participate in Value Assurance Reviews/Post Investment Reviews as part of the overall assurance framework/

The Finance Lead will work closely with the Valuation Leads, also in FTM, who have accountability for valuation insights. The Finance Lead retains accountability for providing independent insights and support to the Finance signatory in an opportunity.

As part of the wider Global FTM team, contribute to sharing of knowledge across FTM whether in a formal role as part of an FTM Knowledge Sharing network or generally by sharing expertise and best practice.

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in M&A and/or Commercial Finance roles

MBA/Master’s degree in finance or Economics is preferred.

Relevant experience in one or more of the main Group business areas, i.e. Upstream, Downstream, Integrated Gas and Renewables & Energy Solutions.

Excellent communication and analytical skills, strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate within a dynamic rapidly changing environment

Able to establish credibility at the relevant level with management inside and outside project teams

Demonstrated track record of leading and/or coaching staff actively supporting their professional and leadership development.

Practical mindset, get things done and achieve outstanding results, creating and protecting value for Group

Self-starter and effective team player

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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