Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. So while we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Team and advance your career as a

Cost Management Subject Matter Expert

The Cost Management SME is a valued member of our team, accountable for partnering with the North Sea Performance Management team and Accounting, Reporting and Control (ARC) team to deliver cost management services to the same Business.

The primary customers are the Discipline Managers, Discipline Leads, Cost Engineers and Budget Responsible Officers (BRO’s) within the M&E and Ops Management Enablers. The scope of this role includes using technology and systems to support BRO’s in managing their costs; prepare cost data in alignment with bp Financial processes and drawing cost management performance insights to drive improved business outcomes. He is also accountable to provide support to assess the Value of work done (VOWD) and calculate the Accrual during PEC.

In this role You will:

• Supporting select M&E and Ops Management BRO’s in the preparation of monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD)
• Continuously improve this process and support application of VOWD within Cost Management Tool (CMT)
• Assure that VOWD flows properly from CMT to Accrual Calculation tool (ACT) and provide variance analysis to accruals
• To act as a „Super User” on ACT, acting as a focal point and first line of enquiry on technical issues, providing guidance and training to other members of the team.
• Working with BRO’s to define Allocations splits from Sender to Receiver CCs
• Monitoring POs status for Closure and advice BRO’s on a healthy PO maintenance status
• Support upkeep of CMT and ACT master data
• Promoting the use of new and/or standardized systems and coach BRO’s on how to use available tools to drive self-service, efficiency, and generate value.
• Work with Line Manager and Business teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required.
• Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature across the team and work with the relevant people to put these in place. This includes taking a leading role in implementing changes in processes and tools.
• To develop a good understanding of the area of the business that they support
• Carry out regular daily/weekly/monthly activities in a timely and accurate manner assigned to their role
• To align with any other job-related requirements. This may be defined by a task list, month end or quarter end timetable or defined by one’s relevant Line Manager or by business contact.

What You will need to be successful:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in related Finance area
• Fluency in English
• Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding
• Customer- and service-oriented thinking
• A problem solver with a readiness for action and ability to work under pressure
• Self-confident appearance in relations to the internal and external contacts
• Assertiveness and ability to influence

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

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.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Long Term Planning {+ 4 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.