Support group standard procedures by collaborating with and influencing senior collaborators in bp s first line of defence and business and technology organizations
Support the development of controls data analytics to continually modernize and digitize bp s ICFR framework
Work across the Control and Assurance team to drive convergence and standardization in control processes across bp.
The incumbent may be required to work under alternative shift arrangements at certain times of the year to ensure appropriate overlap hours with UK Time zones.
What you will deliver
Support design and development of segment control processes, policies, and tools where segment variations to Group is required, working closely with the Accounting Reporting and Control VP and senior leadership in the segment. The role will also collaborate with internal and external auditors.
Operate agreed group and segment level control processes, including the quarterly Due Diligence program and related control processes
Provide advice on control gaps that emerge including impact assessment, root cause analysis and delivery of remediation action plans
Support segment policy implementation, provide policy mentorship and monitor compliance, including control analytics.
Provide independent challenge to efficacy of business control operations and provide clear and practical control advice to collaborators, including in relation to business changes e.g. acquisitions.
Identify and perform risk assessment on projects and process changes with an impact on financial reporting and/or controls. Lead and guide control owners in the execution of their accountabilities.
Build and maintain a proactive partnership with business partners and business facing finance teams
What you will need to be successful:
Must have educational qualifications : University degree and accounting qualification (CA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or MBA.
Preferred education/certifications : University degree and accounting qualification (CA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or MBA.
Minimum years of relevant experience :
8-10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial control, reporting or auditing (or similar) in an Oil and Gas business or experience in industries such as Retail, Asset-based business, Manufacturing, and Logistics
Proven experience of driving transformation across finance or control processes
Challenges existing ways of working and identifies quick wins and strategic solutions
Digital skills including SAP knowledge, Power Bi, Power Apps etc. will be advantageous
Must have experiences/skills :
Strong impact, interpersonal and communication skills, maintains constructive working relationships. Ability to communicate, influence and challenge at different levels including VP/SVP levels.
Strong organization, process, and governance mentality, and work towards perfection
Ability to identify control risks within sophisticated processes and advise on actions to mitigate risk. Rapidly identifies key issues in a sophisticated situation - and makes the complex simple.
Self-starter with shown capability to prioritize multiple priorities and with a strong background of delivery
Experience of driving transformation across finance or control processes
You will work with: You will build enduring relationships through extensive collaboration with our leadership and peers in Control and Assurance, other finance teams in bp s global businesses, and influence across the three lines of defence and internal/external auditors.
Why join our team?
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
Life & health insurance, medical care package
Flexible working schedule
Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
Family friendly workplace e.g.: parental leave, bereavement and compassionate leave
Employees wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
Possibility to join our social communities and networks