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Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing, registration, and reconciliation of supplier invoices in compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and operational procedures. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the financial integrity of the Accounts Payable function and in supporting the company’s broader financial operations.

Success in this position requires meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to process accuracy, and a proactive approach to resolving payment exceptions and discrepancies. The analyst is expected to collaborate closely with internal teams—including Accounting, Procurement, Audit, and Business Units—as well as external suppliers, to ensure high-quality service delivery and effective issue resolution.

The role also involves the efficient use of financial systems such as SAP, JDE, Concur, Blackline, and Ariba Guided Buying, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational efficiency. A customer focused perspective, strong communication skills, and a willingness to continuously learn and innovate are essential for professional development and to give significantly to the company’s Finance team.

What will you deliver

- Ensure the accurate and timely registration of supplier invoices in accordance with internal controls and company policies.

- Process and validate invoices, manage payment exceptions, and resolve discrepancies through direct communication with internal interested parties and suppliers.

- Administer tools such as Concur and Ariba Guided Buying to manage employee expenses and purchasing requests.

- Perform periodic account reconciliations using Blackline to ensure account balances are correct and aligned with financial records.

- Supervise and follow up on aging open items and take corrective actions where needed.

- Provide timely and effective support to internal users and ensure customer service excellence.

- Collaborate with the Internal Controls and Audit teams to maintain existing controls and support both internal and external audit processes.

- Proactively find opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of protocols.

- Track and resolve raised issues, providing visibility and updates to the parties.

What you will need to be successful

Strong familiarity with Accounts Payable processes and related ERP systems.

Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality support to internal and external partners.

Proactive in identifying process optimization opportunities and driving continuous improvement within the AP function.

Capable of working under deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Effective communication skills to coordinate with suppliers and colleagues across different time zones and languages.

Ability to work closely with the Accounting and Finance teams to ensure end-to-end delivery of financial processes.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

1 - 3 years of validated experience in general accounting, accounts payable, or invoice processing operations.

Experience with systems such as SAP, JDE, Concur, Ariba, and Blackline is highly desirable.

Intermediate English proficiency (written and spoken).

Detail-oriented, with a strong interest in learning and innovation.

You will work with

As part of bp’s Finance business and technology (FBT) organization, the Accounts Payable Analyst will join a high-performing team within our Finance Operations hub in Mexico. The team is responsible for delivering world-class accounts payable services to bp’s, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and continuous improvement in transactional finance processes.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative environment that values operational excellence, innovation, and professional development. You will interact with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including the Procurement and Accounting teams, Business Units, Internal Controls, and Audit. In addition, you will maintain direct communication with external suppliers, helping to build strong and transparent relationships across bp’s global supply chain.

Our team culture is centered on accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. At bp, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and agile work environment, where each individual is encouraged to contribute ideas, embrace change, and grow professionally. You will be part of a global network of professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence in every transaction and who support each other in achieving shared goals.

Being part of bp’s GBS also means playing a key role in advancing the company’s strategic priorities. This position directly supports bp’s ambition to simplify operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen financial discipline across the organization. By ensuring accurate and timely execution of accounts payable processes, the role contributes to bp’s broader goals of operational excellence, digital transformation, and cost competitiveness. It is an opportunity to be part of a global finance team that is critical to enabling bp’s transition to a more agile, innovative, and sustainable energy company.

Why join us

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 ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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