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.

Finance Business and Technology (FBT) is a transformation engine for bp which seeks to generate incremental business value, improve and differentiate the customer experience and deliver innovative services and products which support growth in existing and new markets. FBT seeks to deliver on this commitment by applying global capabilities in digital, technology, process and domain expertise to transform business processes end to end, in pursuit of creating better business outcomes.

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.

We are currently looking for a Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting Manager to join us in Budapest.

In this role you will oversee both operational delivery and project execution for the Hub, ensuring robust, future-proof system design, including managing testing, upgrades, and the implementation of standardization and automation initiatives to transform processes.

You will serve as the gatekeeper for system and process design, ensuring functional and operational stability while guaranteeing that Fixed Assets and Leases are accurately accounted for and reported in accordance with IFRS and group reporting standards. Working closely with operational, policy, business, system architecture teams, project managers, and the global process owner, the role will ensure operational stability and successful strategy execution.

The ideal candidate will be system- and data-savvy, with strong analytical abilities, solid accounting expertise, and a hands-on approach to problem solving with practical experience in Fixed Asset and/or Lease Management or System Deployment. They will possess system architecture knowledge, experience in direct and indirect people management, and a proven track record of driving projects to completion.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and influence across direct and indirect teams at all levels, fostering trust, motivation, and a performance-driven culture, while role-modelling BP’s values and behaviours to enable organizational and individual growth.

• Provide strategic support and operational leadership to simplify, standardize, digitize, and transform accounting processes, ensuring efficient service delivery, unlocking value and supporting FBT Finance transformation roadmaps and the digital/automation agenda.

• Lead and actively contribute to projects focused on scope transition, system change or upgrade, process improvement and risk management.

• Provide technical guidance and influence system design to ensure operational reliability and end-to-end process efficiency.

• Serve as finance SME, applying deep knowledge of accounting policies to drive optimal outcomes within compliance, policy, and Delegations of Authority.

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording and reporting in financial statements and ‘Additional and Supplementary’ data, supported by high-quality analytical commentary.

• Ensure robust Balance Sheet Assurance with timely resolution of non-reconciling items, supported by quality explanations and documentation to minimize financial and audit risk.

• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders—including Business, Accounting Policy, Control, System Architecture, Project Managers, Financial Planning and Assurance, and the Global Process Owner—to support operations and strategy execution

• Foster an environment where accounting issues are openly raised, owned, addressed and cases leveraged for organizational learning.

• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to finance and business teams to build capabilities, develop competencies, and support professional qualifications.

• Manage and prioritize diverse demands from multiple sources with a solution-focused approach to maximize outcomes.

• Establish and monitor operational and strategic KPIs to measure performance and outcomes

Essential Education:

• Recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA.

• Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements:

• Strong technical accounting expertise and familiarity with system architecture (preferably SAP or Nakisa) and process design.

• Proven leadership in finance operations, with experience in global fixed asset and lease management.

• 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 organisation, building strong relationships quickly.

• Able to coach individuals and teams in order to improve capability.

• Exploit ways to do things better, faster and more efficient with measurable value.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated interest and ability to drive transformation, digitisation, and operational excellence.

• Proven experience in managing projects, with strong skills in planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.

• Qualification in project management (e.g., PMP) would be beneficial.

• Experience in actuals monitoring and process controlling to enhance cost and process effectiveness.

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.

• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested.

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

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!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 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.

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