Lead Business Analyst

Interested candidates, kindly mail to enpcareers.hr@ril.com

Main Purpose :

Drive strategic business performance by developing robust economic models, managing operational plans and delivering deep-dive analysis that shape decision-making for the Exploration & Production (E&P) business. This role blends financial acumen, data-driven insights and operational intelligence to optimize business outcomes and enable asset growth.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Policy, Process & Governance

Develop a deep understanding of PSC, JOA and key regulatory frameworks governing the Oil & Gas sector, including pricing and taxation.

Support the establishment of a strong financial and operational governance structure for the business unit.

Design and monitor business performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Champion automation and technology adoption to enhance productivity and minimize manual interventions.

2. Research, Planning & Analysis

Lead the preparation and tracking of the Operating Plan, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and secure approval for the Annual Work Program & Budget (WP&B).

Contribute to new block evaluation and resource accretion efforts during Government bid rounds.

Build and maintain dynamic economic models to evaluate asset performance and investment scenarios.

Leverage large internal (SAP) and external datasets to deliver meaningful insights for business decisions on product strategy, performance, and scalability.

Apply analytical frameworks to assess business risks, measure performance, and forecast future trends.

3. Reporting & Insights

Design and maintain intuitive dashboards to track performance against key business metrics.

Prepare insightful MIS reports and performance summaries for management, partners, and regulators on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

Present clear, concise reports with data-backed recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders.

4. People & Performance Leadership

Lead, mentor and develop team members to deliver high-quality analysis and reporting outputs.

Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback and guide team members toward professional growth.

Identify training needs and recommend learning interventions to enhance team capabilities.

Success Metrics :

Timely delivery of accurate and actionable business insights and reports.

Development and upkeep of performance dashboards enabling data-driven decisions.

Tangible reduction in operational costs through process and efficiency improvements.

Enhanced resource utilization and reduced cycle time across key operations.

Strengthened asset growth pipeline through effective resource accretion.

Operating Network :

Internal : Business Unit Head, Corporate Planning, Subsurface, Commercial, Projects & Drilling, FC&A Teams.

External : JV Partners, Regulators, Consultants, Market Research Firms.

Qualifications & Experience :

Education : Engineering Degree + MBA (mandatory)

Experience : 7 to 10 years in business analysis, financial planning or strategy roles within Oil & Gas (Upstream Business)

Interested candidates, kindly mail to enpcareers.hr@ril.com