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 ARC Analyst!!!

Purpose of role:

ARC Analyst is responsible to resolve issues as and when vital, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, support PEC functionality and activities and support the delivery of timely and accurate group, statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance. Being responsible for the resolution of reconciliations, BSA, regulatory reporting and plan related queries and actions, external audit support and work closely with the embedded finance team in the entities to which they are assigned. ​

Key Results / Accountabilities

• Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, plan and cost related postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.

• Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required.

• Support external audit requests and queries

• Review reports generated by the ARC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if vital.

• Resolve or further raise any complex issues faced.

• Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.

• Support partners in having understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties.

• Liaise with other FBT internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.

• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary.

• May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and directing work, and providing

Key Challenges (in relation to section 5 above)

• Issues and queries are at times complex and multi-faceted to resolve requiring strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Ability to influence groups that may have differing priorities.

• Tailor communication style to suit the audience

• Develop a good understanding of the partner organization as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service.

• Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams.

• Quick to react and adapt to constantly circumstances, changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses.

• High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities

Qualification & Experience and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferable but not mandatory.

• Minimum of 4/5 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria

• English language competency.

Preferred Criteria

• Shared service centre experience.

• JDE/SAP system experience.

• Open to work in all time zones.

• Open to working on weekends, if requisite by business

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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. 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.

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 not available for remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Automation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance

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.