Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

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 Procurement Team in Budapest and advance your career as a

Goods Received/ Invoices Received (GRIR) Lead - Fixed-term
 

Please note that this role is offered on a fixed term basis approximately until end of August 2028

The GRIR Lead is accountable to manage the GRIR activities and proactively supervise the aged GRIR balances while adhering to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional service, operational excellence and compliance.  

In this role You will:

• Provide management insight via GRIR timely reporting to the business

• Control and manage the aged GRIR balances below target

• Support of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes (eg: balance sheet reconciliation of GR/ IR account, align accruals) in accordance with the Group Reporting Manual and any other relevant standards and provide support.

• Be accountable for GRIR account analysis and drive clearing of open items with the relevant operations team; including detailed ageing analysis by type of posting.

• Propose improvements of P2P process steps which enable to decrease the aged GRIR bucket either for the business supply chain or GBS P2P Teams

• Act as focal point during GRIR Account related external and internal audits

• Being Balance Sheet Assurance provider of the GRIR account for Business Finance, GBS ARC

• Coordination of assigned Senior GRIR Analysts work on the GRIR aged balance

• Support MoC by adopting and effectively delivering in line with process changes

• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and manuals (as per ISO requirements in Europe)

• Maintain KPIs to flag issues/ progress in GR/ IR clearance.

• Perform analytic assessments (ageing, blocked invoices, etc.)

• Providing deep process domain expertise for the relevant process to support operations delivery, silent running, quality management and control

• Being accountable for ensuring that controls are in place and working effectively across GRIR processes and systems

• Continuously seek for CI and C&C opportunities to reduce GRIR related risks in the P2P process

What You will need to be successful:

• Proven experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable or P2P function, preferably in a multinational environment, mainly in a senior level position

• Relevant sourcing and procurement knowledge, accounts payable experience in multinational company including P2P control and compliance activities

• Relevant previous experience in a leadership and supporting continuous improvement position with similar accountabilities.

• Solid experience purchasing and ERP systems: SAP FI, MM.

• Strong and proven relationship management skills.

• Strong and Decisive decision making skills

• Active professional  English language  knowledge is a must

• Experience in complex and system orientated environments is essential

• Demonstrated process thinking and experience with a strong focus on continuous improvement

• High Level of IT proficiency in Microsoft packages

• Highly motivated and ambitious to deliver value to end customers and business both operationally and financially

• Experience in continuous improvement tools and techniques such as Kaizen, Lean or Six-Sigma, 5Whys, 7-step

Desirable criteria:

• Data mining skills

• Spanish language skills is an added advantage

• SAP SRM or ARIBA knowledge

• Oracle ERP experience

• Power BI expertise is advantageous.

• Registered accountant certificate

• Experience in Account Reconciliation is also desirable

• Internal control / Auditor approach

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

• Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs

• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options

• Celebrate in bps success. You may be eligible to join bps Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules

• 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!

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

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. ), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps 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.