Senior Financial Analyst Decommissioning

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What you’ll do

As the Senior Financial Analyst – Decommissioning, you will play a critical role in supporting the Offshore Australia Business Unit by providing financial accounting, analysis, forecasting and business partnering across decommissioning activities. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will help drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, manage joint venture obligations, and provide valuable insights into decommissioning liabilities and programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the finance business partnering relationship for decommissioning activities, delivering financial advice, analysis and insights
• Lead decommissioning month-end, reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Manage joint venture activities including billings, cash calls, WP&B, AFE’s, audits and JV partner relationships.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, governance requirements and audit obligations.
Drive continuous improvement across decommissioning financial processes

What you’ll bring

• CA/CPA qualified (or working towards completion) with a degree in Accounting, Commerce or similar.
• 7+ years' accounting or finance experience, ideally within resources, energy or oil & gas.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering experience.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Excellent analytical skills, commercial acumen and attention to detail.
Joint venture accounting or decommissioning experience will be highly regarded

What you’ll get

Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Adelaide, this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

What you’re part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before

COB 6th July 2026.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.