Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. 

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), youll be fully connected into the world of bp. Youll 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. Theres 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, were with you. 

Join our Accounting, Reporting and Control Team and advance your career as an ARC Senior Analyst!

The purpose of the role is to ensure that period end close activities are completed in an effective and efficient manner across the relevant bp companies, that standard processes are adhered to and to drive a continuous improvement agenda.

In this role You will: 

• Support of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes in accordance with the Group Reporting Manual and any other relevant standards and provide support for any other relevant reporting requirements such as Balance Sheet Integrity, Intercompany Practice, group/external audit

• Own and maintain stakeholder management for Period End close

• Plan and implement modernization and transformation agenda as it relates with PEC

• 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

• Participate in global transformation initiative related to or impacting PEC

• Full understanding and preparation of new CI initiatives including preparing cases

• Update on existing CI initiatives

• 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.

What You will need to be successful: 

• Recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA. or working towards this.

• Demonstrated experience in related Finance area

• Absolute fluency in business English

Desirable criteria:

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

• Proven track record in controls, compliance & risk management in a multi-national environment

• Proven track record demonstrating ability to interact with and influence people at all levels within the organisation, building strong relationships quickly

• Looks for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently, and drive continuous improvement methodology