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

Credit Collection SME

Overseeing all European operational activities, supervising control points and acting as the first point of escalation for Lead Credit Control Analysts within the team to guarantee trade debtor balances are tightly controlled and compliant to the Downstream Credit Policy.

In this role You will:

• Responsible to review all operational activities within the team and to maintain a silent business run.
• Supervising effective cash collection and monitoring of all portfolios, consistent with BP’s credit policies.
• Ownership of technical accountabilities within the team, maintaining reporting tools and leading system enhancements.
• Special focus on risk management, supporting the delivery of Working Capital improvements in line with Business targets based on close collaboration with Risk Assessment and Credit Intervention teams in identifying and anticipating to potential risks.
• Close cooperation with the European Credit Manager, supporting with accurate inputs from Collection activities.
• Leading the team on daily operations and acting as first point of contact for Lead Credit Control Analyst escalations concerning operational challenges.
• Supervise customer disputes from Credit side to ensure timely resolution of issues and cash against invoices.
• Manage Team’s regular Key Performance Indicators, automation and standardization of credit processes within Europe.
• Key accountability for the reporting activities, such as preparing and sharing monthly Key Performance Indicator and other operational reports on team level.
• Oversee preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts; identify and initiate ”quick wins” whenever those are relevant.
• Review customers on credit block and assist Finance team in the decision making process.
• Support Line Manager in all projects and initiatives such as systems implementations, efficiency targets and any ad hoc activities needed.
• Compliance with all relevant Credit Management and QMS related policies.

What You will need to be successful:

• Previous Credit / Cash Collection or SME experience of 2+ years
• Financial / accounting experience of 2+ years
• People management / supervisory experience is an advantage
• Any kind of College Degree or Economics
• Fluency in English, other European languages could be an advantage
• Thorough understanding of operations, showcasing an expertise in E2E activities.
• Able to deal with complex situations while maintaining the right balance of customer and business focus.

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:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Commercial Acumen, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Negotiating, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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.