Senior Opex Analyst
Description
As a Senior Opex Analyst at BSM, you will be responsible for managing and optimising operational expenditure (OPEX) across assigned vessels and projects, ensuring cost-effective delivery of ship management services while maintaining compliance and operational performance. The role acts as a key connector between commercial, technical and finance teams, delivering timely analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support budgetary control and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, maintain, and report OPEX budgets and forecasts for assigned fleets or contracts, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and company targets
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Monitor actual spend against budget, analyse variances, identify trends and drivers, and recommend corrective actions to optimise cost efficiency
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Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, dashboards and management information for technical, commercial and executive stakeholders
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Collaborate with Technical Superintendents, Fleet Operations and Procurement to validate invoices, review supplier performance and ensure accurate cost allocation
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Support contract and tender cost modelling, scenario analysis and post-award cost control activities
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Identify and lead initiatives to reduce OPEX through process improvements, vendor negotiations, lifecycle planning and preventive maintenance optimisation
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Maintain accurate transactional records and ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and regulatory requirements
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Participate in vessel visits, audits and meetings as required to validate expenditure, investigate issues and drive resolution
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Coach and support operational colleagues on budget ownership, spend control and financial literacy
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Maritime Studies or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification
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Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in OPEX analysis, finance, controlling, or a related area preferably within ship management, shipping or maritime services
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Practical experience working with budgets, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting
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Experience of interacting with technical, procurement and commercial teams in a maritime or asset-intensive environment is highly desirable
Skills & Competencies
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Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail
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Proven ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
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Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; familiarity with ERP or fleet management systems is an advantage
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Problem-solving mindset, proactive approach and ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams
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Excellent communication skills in English and solid organisational abilities
Why You Should Join Us!
We offer a supportive, technology-driven environment, competitive compensation and meaningful opportunities for professional development. By joining us, you will benefit from:
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On-the-job training and continuous learning opportunities
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Exposure to the evolving maritime and energy-efficient technologies
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Working within a diverse, collaborative team
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Being part of the wider Schulte group family with opportunities for career progression