RA PAR and Controller Lead

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Where do you fit in?

Shell Downstream is undergoing a period of significant transformation as it evolves to deliver resilient cash flow while supporting Shell’s broader transition strategy. Growth and value creation are driven through portfolio optimisation, digitalisation, and the development of new customer-centric and lower‑carbon business models. This evolution is enabled through organic performance improvement, strategic partnerships, and selective acquisitions, positioning Downstream as a critical platform for delivering competitive returns today while progressively decarbonising products, services, and operations.

If you would like to be a part of this transition journey and  you have a strong reporting & accounting, process and PAR background and are known for your enthusiasm and ability to work effectively across interfaces and bring people together to drive a common agenda with an end-to-end R&A accountability, then R&A PAR and Controller Lead is a role for you. Additionally, this role will give you opportunity to leverage your leadership capabilities and further grow as a finance professional.

What’s the role?

This new role has been created to lead team that supports the Downstream Business, being accountable for all R&A processes for entities and businesses in scope.

This role reports to the R&A DS PAR Manager and leads a team of financial professionals who are accountable for the timely, complete and accurate submission of Group Financial Returns & Local Statutory for the DS Portfolio, as well as for planning, forecasting and Planning and Appraisal processes for these businesses.  Key interfaces will include business Finance Managers and business Leaders in DS, VP Finance, Performance Manager/Controller, PAR Advisors DS, Group Reporting, R&A Process Owner and Process Excellence organisations and R&A DS Community.

• Lead a team finance professionals of up to 10 finance professionals, providing e2e R&A support, i.e. Controlling, Accounting and Reporting, including MI, with first-time-right reporting and providing quality insights for the assets in scope.
• Represent FO R&A to the Business Finance leaders and act as an interface point for DS LT and Business leaders as required
• Own the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting processes for the business in scope
• Own and resolve reporting issues providing steers to stakeholders on financial queries
• Own and ensure efficiency of R&A process as well as effectiveness of underlying financial control framework in the area of responsibility
• Support the preparation of the annual Business Plan and related assessments to ensure a sound submission including operational, economic and financial KPIs
• Ensure delivery of the quarterly latest estimates process for the business in scope
• Ensure that performance is well analyzed and explained in the periodic management information packs (delivery through team)
• Deepen insightful analysis which incorporates external perspective, to support decision-making and drive the performance improvement agenda
• Contribute to the preparation of performance overviews and appraisals
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as required for leadership teams, including insights on financials/results, and specific performance measures
• Develop productive relationships with key stakeholders, to deepen the team's understanding of underlying issues within the line of business
• Ensure data confidentiality, integrity and accuracy in line with Group standards
• Ensure full and quality support for internal audits and reviews (controls, financials, SIA and other); co-owning the end results and driving improvement and completing remediation actions
• Ensure effective team management, focussed on sustainable delivery and high team engagement
• Where relevant coach other team members in areas of expertise. Build team capability and expertise
• Support global initiatives and projects in the PAR and controllership space, including new systems implementation. Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role you need a proven ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries, bringing different views together, finding an aligned approach forward, manage a wide agenda and effectively deal with conflicting priorities. 

Furthermore, you will have:

• An accounting qualification with 10 years or more experience in financial reporting
• University degree in a finance related discipline with preference for a professional qualification and/or certification like CIMA, MBA, etc.) 
• Experience of working in a highly dynamic, or start- up environment, dealing with ambiguity and managing change, providing direction and structure.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills with an ability to: influence; overcome barriers and resistance; communicate effectively at all levels in the organization and to work towards joint ownership towards a common goal.
• Experience with leading teams and/or project teams, effectively assigning and coordinating the work across various team members to drive towards a successful outcome
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong delivery focus
• Excellent people management skills
• Strong understanding of financial and management reporting combined with the ability to easily identify value drivers and appropriate performance metrics
• Ability to effectively leverage a matrix organisation (FO/CoE/Business) with a focus on partnering and successful delivery
• Ability to work under pressure, with short deadlines and quick turnaround and still maintain an immaculate attention to detail

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work 

• To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations.

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

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