Sangomar Finance Manager

About Woodside Energy

Woodside is a leading Australian oil and gas producer with a global presence. As a diverse and expanding organisation we have many divisions that support our business. At Woodside you will find development and career opportunities, you’ll be valued, recognised, challenged, and rewarded.

Woodside est le premier producteur australien de pétrole et de gaz, avec une présence mondiale. En tant qu’entreprise diversifiée et en pleine expansion, nous disposons de nombreuses divisions qui soutiennent nos activités. Des possibilités de développement de carrière vous y attendent et vous serez valorisé, apprécié, mis au défi et récompensé.

The Sangomar field, which contains both oil and gas, is situated 100 kilometers south of Dakar. Work on the Sangomar Field Development has been ongoing since June 2024. this position is exclusively open to Senegalese nationals.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

About the Role:

The Finance Manager, Sangomar role is a senior, in-country leadership position based in Senegal and reporting to the Head of Finance, International Operations.

The role has end-to-end responsibility for finance activities related to the Sangomar asset and the Senegal country office. It requires strong technical finance capability, a deep understanding of Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and Joint Operating Agreements (JOA), and the ability to engage confidently with government authorities, joint venture partners, and external advisors.

A key requirement of the role is strong internal stakeholder management, building effective working relationships across the Senegal country office, including operations, projects, C&P, HSSE, and leadership, and partnering closely with the wider Woodside Finance organisation in Houston and Perth to ensure aligned reporting, planning,  governance, and decision support.

The Finance Manager leads the local Finance team, ensures compliance with all fiscal and contractual obligations, and acts as the primary finance representative for Woodside in Senegal.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and develop the Senegal Finance team, setting clear expectations and building strong local capability.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement within the Finance function.
• Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and effective ways of working across the team.

PSC, JOA & Fiscal Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Senegalese laws and regulations, including tax, fiscal, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage and oversee compliance with the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and Joint Operating Agreements (JOA), ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Lead the preparation and submission of PSC cost recovery statements, supporting schedules, and reconciliations.
• Act as the primary finance lead for PSC cost recovery audits, including engagement with government authorities, joint venture partners, and auditors.
• Provide expert advice on PSC cost recovery mechanisms, fiscal terms, and their impact on financial performance. 

Government & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Senegalese government bodies, regulators, tax authorities, and relevant ministries.
• Represent Woodside on finance-related matters with joint venture partners,  including Finance Committees, budgets, AFEs, audits, and governance forums.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including tax, accounting, and 
  audit firms.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders across the Senegal office, including country leadership, operations, projects, C&P, HSSE, and supporting functions.
• Maintain strong connectivity with the wider Finance function in Houston and Perth.
• Monitor fiscal, regulatory, political, and industry developments in Senegal and advise leadership on potential impacts.

Financial Management & Business Partnering

• Lead annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes for the Sangomar asset, aligned with PSC requirements and company expectations.
• Oversee monthly financial performance reporting including Opex, Capex, cash flow, variance, and risk analysis.
• Prepare and present clear management reports and financial insights to support decision-making by the Senegal leadership team and International Operations leadership.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to operational and country leadership.

Governance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure effective local office finance processes and internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
• Maintain strong governance standards aligned with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Identify and manage financial risks related to compliance, cost recovery, and reporting.

Skills & Experience:

What we can are looking for in you:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (required).
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent) is desirable.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in finance roles, including leadership or managerial responsibility.
Strong experience working in PSC or JV environments.
Proven experience managing PSC cost recovery processes and audits.
Demonstrated capability engaging with government authorities, regulators, joint venture partners, and external advisors.
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
Fluency in French is required; strong working knowledge of English is highly desirable. 

Key Attributes

High level of integrity, professionalism, and respect for governance and compliance.
Strong judgement and ability to operate effectively in complex and regulated environments.
Confident, credible communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver under pressure.
Commitment to developing local capability and building a high-performing team.

Recognition & Reward:

A career with Woodside is rewarding both personally and professionally. We offer:

Une carrière chez Woodside est gratifiante tant sur le plan personnel que sur le plan professionnel. Nous proposons notamment:

· Opportunities to undertake interesting work for a global company

· Des opportunités de réaliser un travail passionnant pour une entreprise mondiale

· Career development opportunists by working alongside industry leaders

· Des possibilités de développement de carrière en travaillant aux côtés de leaders du secteur

· A values driven environment where working together is key

· Un environnement animé par des valeurs fortes et dans lequel la collaboration est essentielle

· Financial rewards that are linked to performance through an annual bonus

· Des compensations financières liées à la performance par le biais d’un bonus annuel.

An important part of this role is the ability to communicate in strong written & verbal English, as such we encourage applications & CV/Resume’s in the English language. To be eligible for this position you must be a Senegalese national.

Une partie importante de ce poste implique de savoir communiquer en anglais à l’écrit et à l’oral, c’est pourquoi nous vous encourageons à nous envoyer votre candidature et votre CV en anglais. Pour être admissible à ce poste, vous devez être Senegalais

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Applications close 08 Jan 2026

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