Planning and Economics Senior Analyst
About the job
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with strong experience in upstream oil and gas economics, financial modelling, and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs).
- Experience operating at Senior Analyst level or equivalent is expected.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Ability to distil complex information into simple, easily understandable analytics and reports.
- Ability to think critically.
- Desire to maintain high standards and good attention to detail.
- Professional attitude.
- Proactive in identifying problems and finding solutions.
- Maintain and develop the company corporate finance model to perform consolidated analysis of the business, including keeping abreast of changes to Production Sharing Contract or fiscal terms and reflecting these changes in the model.
- Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and stress testing to assess financial viability and key risks.
- Integrate economic, financial, and operational data into models to provide comprehensive insights.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to support key commercial decisions, exploration opportunities, and mergers and acquisitions activity.
- Assess material projects for economic viability prior to authorization for expenditure submission.
- Support the budgeting and reforecasting process, including maintaining the Group long-term plan and associated scenarios.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support capital allocation decisions.
- Prepare relevant economic analysis for Field Development Plan submissions, licence term negotiations, and annual reserves and resources audits.
- Support data collection for the annual sustainability report.
- Work with the wider Finance team to ensure other cash flow and debt funding models are fit for purpose.
- Build strong working relationships and cooperation with the subsurface and operations team to ensure capital investments undergo necessary economic assessment.
About the company
Assala Energy manages onshore oil and gas assets in Gabon, including five operated and four non-operated fields, a domestic pipeline network, and the Gamba Sud export terminal. It increases production by redeveloping mid-life and mature assets through disciplined investment and efficient operations, with production around 40,000 barrels per day in mid-2023. The company differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets, leveraging experienced leadership from the Shell transition and Carlyle-backed backing, and pursuing a scaled onshore platform. Its goal is to unlock further value in Gabon's onshore fields and to build a leading Gabonese onshore operator, with Maurel & Prom acquisition to create a larger platform.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 16, 2026 first oil at Grand N’Gongui adds a new production leg.
- Assala reported 57,000 barrels per day in December 2025, up 26.6%.
- Gunvor financed the 2024 acquisition, signaling continued backing for Gabon’s expansion plan.
What critics are saying
- State control after the 2024 GOC takeover ties Assala to Gabon’s fiscal politics.
- Mature fields still decline without constant capex; Grand N’Gongui delays hit 2026 output.
- A 2027 Gabon policy shift or expropriation dispute would cripple cash generation.
What makes Assala Energy unique
- Assala runs Gabon’s core onshore infrastructure, including fields, pipelines, and Gamba Sud.
- Its edge is rejuvenating mature assets through appraisal, redevelopment, and life-extension drilling.
- June 2024 GOC ownership anchors local political access unavailable to foreign operators.
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