Cogent Skills is working with ConocoPhillips to recruit a Finance Placement student to work at its Teesside Operation in the finance department. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a global oil and gas exploration and production company in a varied and interesting role, with fantastic development opportunities.

Qualification Requirements:
This placement vacancy is for students studying a finance degree.

Years of study accepted:

• Students who have completed their 2nd year and are looking for a placement.

• Students who have completed their 3rd year and are looking for a placement.

• Students who are looking for a placement to complete their 4 year course.

If you have graduated from your degree you will not be considered for this vacancy.

Salary - Above national minimum living wage

Benefits-

• Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays

• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%

• Discount schemes

• Eyecare

• Employee assistance programme

• Onsite parking

• Onsite Canteen

• Paid sick leave SSP

• Employee recognition / awards

• Away days / company parties

Location - Main Office - ConocoPhillips Petroleum Company UK Limited, Norsea House, Evolution, Wynyard Business Park, Wynyard TS22 5TB

Working Hours
37.5 hours - Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 16:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Duration - 12 months

Start Date - 25th January 2026

Interview Date - February 2026

Closing Date for Applications - 25th January 2026

To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

Job Description

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We are grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Teesside Operations

The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage, and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane, and butane.  

The terminal’s success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

 Comply with UK Legislative, Regulatory and Company Safety requirements

• Recognise COMAH regulations and Process Safety implications

• Participate in incident investigations as required

• Responsible for maintaining relevant documentation to reflect current National/International and Corporate/Business Unit standards and develop fit for purpose Teesside standards

• Take accountability to remain compliant in your role by completing any required training in a timely manner

 Financial Management and Business Support

 Support month-end process including cost analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly reporting

• Act as cover for the Accounts Payable Assistant with purchase invoice processing

• Compile data for submission of Office for National Statistics forms

• Create sundry sales invoices, e.g., S&T ships crew transport vehicle (Jetty buses)

• Support annual budget process, including data analysis, collection, and presentation

• Assist with year-end closing, annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts

Candidate Requirements

Competency Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work within a team environment

• Numerate with good analytical skills

• Highly computer literate

• Safety and environmental awareness

Personal Qualities

• Undergraduate (sandwich placement) – essential

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges – essential

• Self-motivated and inquisitive - essential

• Able to grasp complex concepts quickly - essential

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail - essential

• Logical in their approach to value determination - essential

• An excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills to work confidently within the team and the wider operations team - essential

• Full UK driving licence - preferred

About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent E&P companies based on production and proved reserves. The company has a relentless commitment to safety, a passion for innovation and an ability to adapt to a dynamic marketplace. The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane and butane.

 The terminals success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.