Finn Semmler
Aberdeen,Scotland
Summary
I am a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with strong experience in the oil and gas industry. I combine analytical thinking with a solutions-focused approach to deliver accurate reporting, streamline processes, and support business performance. Known for my organisation, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects with precision while maintaining a collaborative, team-driven mindset. I bring a natural ability to lead, solve problems under pressure, and drive improvements that add measurable value to the organisation.
Outside of work, I compete at a high level as a bagpiper with Buchan Peterson (Grade 2), an experience that has instilled resilience, dedication, and the ability to perform under pressure—qualities I apply directly to my professional career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Treasury Analyst
Ithaca Energy (UK) Ltd
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
06.2025 - Current
- Served as internal banking systems superuser, providing expert support and optimisations as required.
- Monitored and tracked commodity and FX hedging activity, ensuring accurate settlements and minimising organisational risk.
- Produced and analysed daily cashflow reports, identifying and resolving discrepancies to safeguard liquidity for operations and capital developments.
- Delivered weekly revenue and payment forecasts, driving accuracy in the Group's cashflow matrix and improving planning visibility.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, ensuring integrity of financial records.
- Reviewed and approved high-value payment runs (avg. £80mm equivalent per week), managing liquidity and executing inter-currency FX transactions where required.
- Maintained and updated bank mandates and facilitated timely responses to banking KYC requests, supporting compliance and governance.
- Generated upper six-figure monthly interest income by strategically placing deposits and optimising liquidity management.
- Prepared ad-hoc Excel analysis and developed board-level PowerPoint presentations to support strategic decision-making and external reporting.
- Coordinated drawdowns, utilisation requests and rollover notices for the company's reserve-based lending facility.
- Supported internal bank account transitions, ensuring smooth migration and continuity of operations.
- Contributed to the implementation of a Treasury Management System (TMS), assisting with testing, process alignment, and user adoption.
- Assisted senior management with confidential business development projects, maintaining discretion while supporting strategic initiatives.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Ithaca Energy (UK) Ltd
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Processed high-volume invoices through Neptune and SAP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely approvals.
- Partnered with budget holders and requisitioners to action service order uplifts, maintaining cost control and operational efficiency.
- Analysed and verified VAT charges, ensuring correct rates and preventing financial reporting errors.
- Posted and coded cargo, offloading, and inspection invoices with rapid turnaround, supporting continuous operations in oil & gas.
- Administered oil and gas royalty payments, ensuring prompt settlement in line with contractual payment terms.
- Responded to internal and external stakeholder queries with professionalism, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Executing team training requirements by advancing and overseeing 11 team members during my full tenure.
Accounts Payable Clerk
NEO Energy Upstream (UK) Ltd
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Built and maintained strong supplier and customer relationships through effective telephone and email communication.
- Prepared and executed payment and purchase runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
- Consistently met month-end close deadlines in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment.
- Processed high volumes of invoices using bespoke accounting software, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Resolved purchase ledger queries efficiently, reducing delays and supporting smooth vendor management.
- Supported day-to-day finance operations, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver on team targets and KPIs.
- Enhanced cash flow management by strategically timing invoice and payment processing.
- Assisted with the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, acting as lead user for the rollout of the SAP Concur expenses module.
- Managed the cash and corporate credit card expenses function, ensuring compliance with DOA and tax requirements.
- Collaborated with the Tax department to maximise VAT recovery on business expenses and strengthen reporting accuracy.
Analytical Managerial Assistant (Finance)
Diageo Plc
Morayshire
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Created detailed spreadsheets and documentation to accurately record, analyse, and report financial and operational data.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to manipulate large datasets, driving efficiency in analysis and decision-making.
- Analysed financial performance to identify improvement opportunities, implementing strategies that increased profit and reduced costs.
- Designed and delivered a company-wide cost saving initiative, including:
Implementing engineer catchment areas to optimise resource allocation.
Planning and staging the transition to electric fleet vehicles, securing government grants and assistance to offset costs.
Projected savings of £3.2m across the UK, while advancing the business's carbon neutral targets.
Education
Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2025 -
Higher National Certificate - Accounting
North East of Scotland College
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 11.2021 - 05.2022
Buckie High School
Skills
Team collaboration,
Active communication,
System & process optimisation,
Financial analytics,
People development,
Finance systems,
Forecasting & budgeting,
Cashflow management,
Attention to detail,
Deadline & time management,
Stakeholder management,
Problem-solving,
Confidentiality & integrity,
Software Experience:
Financial:
SunSystems
Sage 500
SAP GUI
Infor EAM
Neptune
SAP S/4 HANA Cloud
SAP Concur
Other:
Microsoft 365 (Extensive)
DocuSign
Adobe Acrobat DC
SAP People
Accomplishments
- Listed in AYP's 30 under 30 list, 2025:
- Top 3 Students in Higher National Certification (HNC).
- Recognized by recruitment agency (Thorpe Molloy Mcculloch [TMM] Recruitment) for accomplishments in E&P Oil and Gas corporate finance.
- European Pipe Band Champion 2016 - 2622 RAF Highland Squadron Pipe band.
- British Pipe Band Champion 2022 - Buchan Peterson.
- World Pipe Band Champion 2022 - Buchan Peterson.
Timeline
Treasury Analyst
Ithaca Energy (UK) Ltd
06.2025 - Current
Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2025 -
Accounts Payable Assistant
Ithaca Energy (UK) Ltd
11.2022 - 06.2025
Accounts Payable Clerk
NEO Energy Upstream (UK) Ltd
04.2022 - 11.2022
Higher National Certificate - Accounting
North East of Scotland College
11.2021 - 05.2022
Analytical Managerial Assistant (Finance)
Diageo Plc
06.2019 - 08.2019
Buckie High School