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ABOUT SPIE OIL & GAS SERVICES

SPIE Oil & Gas Services is part of the SPIE Group. The company serves some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies. It operates through offices in 25 countries. These offices span Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

The company’s turnover has more than doubled in recent years. This growth comes from the hard work of over 4,000 employees. SPIE invests in training and recognition. It also offers real career development opportunities.

To support its growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always looking for talented people. The company is now hiring for the role below.

Job Opening: Planning & Budget Officer

Job Title: Planning & Budget Officer Job Reference ID: 2026-43997 Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

SPIE Services Nigeria Limited needs a Planning & Budget Officer. This person will join the company’s workforce in Nigeria.

What the Job Involves

The Planning & Budget Officer will coordinate planning and budgets. This role covers all departments in the Facilities Management & Administration (FM&A) Division. The goal is to keep activities on schedule. The goal is also to keep spending within budget.

Key duties include:

• Track FM&A contracts. Make sure they renew on time.
• Turn technical issues into clear financial figures.
• Manage department budget expectations. This includes budget cuts and disputes.
• Work under tight deadlines. Some tasks come with short notice.
• Gather information from technical staff across departments.
• Handle disagreements with technical staff during budget cuts.
• Compile and analyze weekly and monthly KPI reports for the GS division.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Act as a bridge between vendors and the finance department on payment issues.
• Travel when needed for division duties.
• Stay thorough. This helps avoid problems in daily work.

Budget and Reporting Duties

• Receive yearly approved budgets from NUIMS and OML130 Projects.
• Work with the Partners & Authorities Relations Division. Review yearly financial performance together.
• Prepare a five-year budget plan for the FM&A Division.
• Support section heads and managers with their budgets.
• Help build budget defense strategies for the FM&A Division.
• Compare actual spending to the budget. Explain differences. Suggest fixes.
• Share monthly FM&A budget performance reports. Point out areas to improve.
• Track contract costs, service charges, and vendor spending.

Working With Partners and Other Departments

• Travel to Lagos when needed. Join quarterly division and NUIMS meetings.
• Lead weekly Duet meetings. Meet with CPNC, Finance, and FM&A twice a week. These meetings cover payment steps before invoicing.
• Help prepare slides for CC1 and CC2 contract presentations in the FM&A Division.
• Send weekly and monthly project progress reports to management using MS Project.
• Work with Internal Control and the Decentralized Buyers team. Make sure all purchase orders follow approval rules.
• Oversee eJPC creators. Make sure FM&A contractors get paid on time.

Planning Responsibilities

• Coordinate the yearly FM&A budget. This covers both operating costs (OPEX) and capital costs (CAPEX).
• Build medium- and long-term financial plans and forecasts.
• Update the FM&A planning schedule each month. Make sure project activities are logged on time.
• Combine input from maintenance, real estate, admin, and project teams into one business plan.
• Manage FM&A planning using tools like Primavera. Align resources, schedules, and operations.
• Prepare weekly KPIs for the department. Present them at division meetings.
• Take on other duties as assigned by management.

Health and Safety Duties

• Learn the company’s emergency procedures. Carry out all tasks safely. Report any incidents or unsafe actions.
• Join all HSE committee meetings and safety drills.

Job Requirements

Candidates must meet these requirements:

• A good university degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of work experience after NYSC.
• Strong English language skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, Primavera, and AutoCAD.

Application Closing Date

The closing date is not specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official SPIE application link.

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