Finance, Cost and Reporting Analyst

Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world‑class carbon storage hub. By safely capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO₂ from heavy industry, MNZ will play a vital role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets while supporting thousands of skilled jobs across the country.
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY – FINANCE, COST & REPORTING ANALYST
 
Performs high quality financial analysis to support delivery of the business’s finance objectives and in doing so aids commercialisation of Spirit’s portfolio of energy transition opportunities, including the MNZ carbon storage project in collaboration with Peak Cluster, formation of an integrated CO2 shipping hub on Merseyside and/or at Port of Barrow, and the Barrow Energy Park development.
 
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 1 year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. 
 

• Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

 
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
 
 
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
 

• Produce financial forecasts including annual budget and project phase estimates.
• Work closely with budget holders and contract owners, produce accurate spend. forecasts and project phase estimates to enable timely reporting on a rolling basis.
• Support payroll activities.
• Support funding requests including Shareholder AFE approvals/ project gates, grant processes, and Government led processes.
• Support corporate governance processes including risk management and governance processes such as Board meetings.
• Deputise for the Finance Manager and provide finance insights to the business.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

 
 
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
 

• Experience in: Project cost control, Cash flow and liquidity management, Accounting and financial reporting, Funding, financing & grants, Finance systems
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline
• Accountancy or financial qualifications, e.g. chartered accountant or chartered financial analyst

 
 
As we move towards first operations, we are building a diverse and forward‑thinking workforce to deliver this critical infrastructure. If this feels like the right match, we’d love to hear from you


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