Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Description:
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This role will sit within the Finance FBT organization, in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), specializing in Finance process transformation, ideally with experience of Planning & Performance Management (PPM) process, data and system transformation.
This role supports the FP&A Analytics & Digitization Solution Delivery Lead, who oversees PPM portfolio, digital strategy and implementation, as a key SME advising on BPC sustain system support.
The incumbent would be potentially required to work under alternative shift arrangements to ensure appropriate overlap hours with Eastern Standard time or Asia Pacific time zones.
What you will deliver
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Understand the bounds of FBT FP&A Analytics and Digitization Product Sustain Team’s duties relative to other partners (Technology), and work with the Digital Product Sustain Lead to resolve conflicts, as needed regarding the finance and economic modelling tool supporting the Oil & Gas business
As a SME in the process and data flows, provide business and technical support (e.g. defect resolution, process training, etc.) to the users to further Sustain delivery by either delegating or performing the vital support tasks, or, when required, properly advancing the matter based on the Analytics and Digitization Sustain and Product Support Models.
Lead Anansi Sustain team in completing business and technical support to the users for the solution
Perform all tasks with the wider team, within the required Service Level Agreements and pursuant to the defined support models. This would require particular focus (including out of hours support) and availability during the deadlines for month end and semi-annual QPF/GFO processes
Work with Digital Product Sustain Lead to establish and oversee prioritization of Product support activity (e.g., defects, enhancements, tasks).
Serve as an escalation point for unresolved concerns or issues for user senior leader teams.
Resolve Product-specific support-related questions from FP&A Product Team personnel.
Find opportunities for both FBT and FP&A process improvement based on experience and learnings and raise them with the appropriate FBT and FP&A personnel
Solid understanding of finance and economic modelling solutions
Strong analytical skills to be able identify the issue in the solution with data flows
General understanding of product management concepts, technical development life cycles stages and business implications therein.
Deep process expertise, with strong track record of delivering process standardization for global processes (taking into account local requirements) and improvement.
Competent in using process mapping software.
Understanding of change management principles and experience in applying them
Experience of project management delivery techniques including both Waterfall and Agile
Finance background, with grounding knowledge of end-to-end financial processes, particularly finance and economic modelling.
Organized and detail-oriented to manage their own tasks in the required timelines.
Able to describe and discuss industry challenges prior to experience within Oil & Gas would be desirable in leading business and technical transformation; can demonstrate an understanding of organization change dynamics and how these impact cultural change.
General business transformation project experience, especially digital transformation projects, including data and process change activities.
Experience of working in diverse finance and technology teams (preferably in energy or technology sectors)
Training experience, preferably regarding business processes.
Strong teammate with ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) and collaborate in a global multi-cultural environment.
Proven track record to work with subject matter authorities across the technology landscape to drive continuous improvement.
Capable of quickly learning and applying concepts, processes, and procedures from detailed training materials.
Comfortable working with various stakeholders to understand and resolve technological and/or process matters.
Strong Social Skills – able to create opportunities for improvement and problem resolution, is aware of internal business relationships within the organization.
Collaborative Style - provide demonstrable evidence of thriving in a team environment & of building positive, productive relationships that foster partnership and teamwork among people and groups.
Clear and concise communicator – able to build awareness and support of the wider Finance and Business community
Able to make the abstract and complex simple – understanding complex system, data and workflow requirements and translating into simple language to enable business decision making and prioritization.
Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments.
What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)
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Must have educational qualifications:
Business/Finance Degree level or equivalent
Preferred education/certifications:
Change Management accreditation. Finance professional qualification (CA, ACA)
Minimum years of relevant experience:
8+ years of experience in a similar business area or industry
Preferred experience: Experience of:.
Using Python, issue resolution and influencing peer and senior collaborator management.
You will work with
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This role will have significant impact working with:
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At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
Life and health insurance, medical care package
And many other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Travel Requirement
Up to 10% 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:
Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 more}
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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.
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