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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 Budapest Team and advance your career as an ARC Financial Close SME!

In this role you will ensure that period end close activities are completed in an effective and efficient manner across the relevant BP companies. You will also ensure that standard processes are adhered to, whilst driving a continuous improvement agenda.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Financial close standardization program across the different bp organizations.

• Support the modernization and transformation agenda as required.

• Coordinate the Period End Close activities including:

  • Reinforce close schedule with key timings and related accountabilities for the key steps in the close processes.

  • Own delivery of resolution for issues and exceptions.

  • Facilitate discussion and progress on resolution of issues and exceptions.

  • Manage the PEC reporting suite and preparation of KPIs to drive step change in performance.

• Act as a point of engagement with the PEC project.

• Own and maintain stakeholder management for FCC Period End close.

• Manage and update FCC change requests:

  • Manage FCC processor updates

  • Release the monthly FCC task list

  • Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of closing in accordance to agreed service levels.

• High level of familiarity with the financial processes used in order to effectively engage with subject matter experts and financial close teams.

• Has good knowledge of current accounting standards and their applications as well as possesses a high degree of familiarity with the finance processes and systems including key interfaces between business and functions.

• Build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.

• Communicate effectively with teams across the globe.

Essential Criteria & Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, reporting, MI processes, business support, accounting standards and their applications and/or internal controls.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• Strong interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness.

• Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding.

• Good problem solving skills with a readiness for action and ability to work under pressure.

• Strong communication and cooperation skills.

• Assertiveness and ability to influence.

• Ability to work as an integrated part of the team: strives to achieve one's individual objectives and supports more junior team members objectives and the team targets.

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!

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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.