About Bp
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by elite insight and expertise. We're always aspiring for more digital solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world's leading energy company!
Business Entity
This role will sit within the Finance FP&A organization and will be accountable for delivering business planning and performance management and business partnering support for specific Business/Functions
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the control and financial reporting review process for various entities, ensuring all relevant requirements are met and communicate results with leadership. Provide assurance around the operation of internal controls working through FP&A and other process Towers. Accountable for assuring the accuracy & completeness of the actuals process for the entities.
- Coordinate compliance with bp internal controls and drive compliance culture by providing guidance on control policies to business and finance colleagues and appropriately reporting any noted control gaps/breaks
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with business teams to enable early identification of issues and reinforce first-line control requirements. Support internal/external audits with queries relevant to the entities.
- Statutory: provide leadership and participate in statutory processes such as the LRA (letter of representation), SEA (stock exchange announcement), ARA (annual reports and accounts) and ESG (environment social and governance) reporting.
- Financial analysis: Manage the process to provide variance analysis on actuals reporting in line with group financial reporting instructions and QAR (quarterly analytical review) requirements.
- Coach the wider finance and business teams on control and reporting matters
- Operate and own relevant cash & banking and period end close controls
- Liaison with FBT counterparts regularly on area matters to provide business context for FBT assigned deliverables while embracing an inclusive work environment and One Team attitude
- Ensure that the Group reporting manual is properly applied at the local entity level and all accounting judgements are consulted, evidenced, documented and approved within Accounting Policy requirements and Delegations of Authority.
What You Need To Be Successful
- Recognized national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA
- Strong understanding of financial control & Accounting processes and systems
- Extensive experience of IFRS financial reporting
- Financial and non-financial management reporting and process experience
- Proven track record in controls, compliance & risk management in a multi-national environment
- Proven track record demonstrating ability to interact with and influence people at all levels within the organization.
- Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Self-starter, able to drive initiatives and solutions
- Digital fluency is expected e.g. powerBI, accustomed to navigating a complex systems landscape
Why join our team
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
- Life & health insurance, medical care package
- Flexible working schedule
- Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
- Family friendly workplace e.g.: parental leave, bereavement and compassionate leave
- Employees wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
If this role attracts you, apply now!
A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued! Possibility to join our social communities and networks - Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path. Life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
