Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

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 Finance Team and advance your career as a

Job Summary:
The team leads inventory will be responsible for managing all aspects of the retail store's inventory, including purchasing, receiving, stocking, tracking, and reporting on inventory levels. The team leader will work closely with the store manager to ensure that the store's inventory levels are aligned with sales trends and customer demand, while also minimizing waste and improving profits. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with vendors, customers, and other collaborators.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate hydrocarbon accounting processes to deliver silent run and acceptable service level for the Business
• Ensure timely and accurate mid-month, monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes in accordance with the Group Reporting Manual and any other relevant standards
• Deliver global Finance Operation and Cost Accounting support to the Business partners assigned to the role
• Ensure the compliance of Balance Sheet Assurance, CET controls, Payment reports and CSO reports
• Check regularly the status of the documents in order to ensure the silent run for the daily operation and audits (internal and external) as well
• Work on complex and difficult Supply and Inventory accounting related processes that require deep end-to-end process understanding, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Lead or provide effective support to system transformations in all phases of the project
• Lead or provide effective support to every kind of process improvements or projects by delivering new ideas, energizing and encouraging the team
• Support to adopt the outcomes of the key strategic transformation programmes
• Work closely with several Supply and Inventory accounting teams that require willingness for supporting each other by knowledge sharing
• Support the Supply and Inventory accounting Team Leaders and Managers during the daily operation
• Provide back up support to the Supply and Inventory accounting Team Leaders and the Managers during their absence
• Have a relevant accounting and IT knowledge, leadership experience and these skills have to be used during the daily routine
• Provide support to build up a good partnership with the Business partners
• Adhering with the tasks outlined in the QMS Systems of FBT Europe
• Carry out the period end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for sophisticated or difficult accounting areas to ensure the accurate reporting and accounting treatment
• Lead issue resolution and query handling reference to Group Reporting Manuals and / or working closely with the Business / Country teams supported
• Work together with the Supply and Inventory accounting Team Leaders and Business / Country teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required
• Manage process improvements and work with the relevant people to put these in place
• Maintain the relationship with every team in FBT, FP&A and in-country businesses to ensure the smooth operation
• Support the internal and external audits optimally to avoid the audit findings
• Raise the attention of the Supply Accounting Manager to the possible risks in the Supply and Inventory related processes and make a proposal for the mitigation – proactive risk prediction and process gap monitoring Support the implementation and actuation of the global functional model
• Act as a focal point within the Supply and Inventory organization providing guidance and support to other team members
• Align with any other job-related requirements defined by Supply Accounting Manager, Global Process Owner or by Business contact

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, supply chain management, or related field preferred
• Confirmed experience in inventory management within a retail environment
• Solid understanding of inventory control systems and software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks under pressure
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications
• Knowledge of retail industry guidelines and standards for inventory management

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be 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 policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 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.