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), 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.

Join our team as Intercompany AP/AR Settlements Senior Team Leader!

The Intercompany Hub Team is the main contact point within the group for all intercompany related issues. The role is global in nature and provides an excellent opportunity for you to get an insight into global financial processes and to network with a variety of other Finance teams.

The ICO (Intercompany) AP&AR Settlements Senior Team Leader will head up a team of AR&AP and Settlements Analysts and will provide support and guidance for the wider Intercompany Hub. You will support the Intercompany Lead in the delivery of all transactional aspects of the group's intercompany process including a robust and timely settlement process.

The role requires 3-4 days of shift schedule during the closing period. The schedule on these days are typically between 10:00 and 24:00.

In this role You will:

• Lead a team of Analysts responsible for the timely processing of all AR and AP transactions and settlement of intercompany invoices and balances that are in the scope of team.
• Drive improved performance and deliver efficiency opportunities through the implementation of robust processes and the simplification of current process.
• Form a direct working relationship with the ICO AR&AP Settlements team to establish direct accountabilities, ways of working and governance.
• Implement key controls to ensure that processes and systems are fit for purpose and fully support the team's requirements.
• Act as the focal escalation point for all AR/AP, Settlement and dispute related queries and issues when required.
• Ensure that all team members are fully aware or all processes and systems that generate invoice related data and related back up.
• Track and improve team performance through the monitoring of overdue settlements and by producing key KPIs.
• Implement key controls to standardise and align processes across the Intercompany Hub AR-AP Processing teams.
• Ensure full compliance with policy requirements and Global Process Design Standards (GPDS).
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Settlements and Review & Agree teams during busy periods to ensure that backlogs do not occur.
• Develop positive working relationships within the team and externally particularly at peer level. Represent the business.
• Work with Leadership Team on assigned projects.
• Human resource co-ordination for own work area and team. Plan 12 to 18 months in advance.
• Issues and problems can be occasionally ambiguous and difficult to resolve. Drives the root cause analysis. Handles escalation of more complex issues.

What You will need to be successful:

• Relevant degree (Finance / Economics / Accounting)
• A recognised accountancy qualification would be an advantage but is not required
• Fluency in English; additional language knowledge is a plus
• 6+ years of relevant finance experience including min. 2 years people management responsibilities with proven leadership skills
• SAP knowledge is required
• Prior experience in intercompany or general ledger accounting is preferred
• Excellent analytical skills, numeracy and financial understanding
• Ability to coach, challenge and influence effectively, building networks to enhance effectiveness and share knowledge
• Proactive in initiating actions
• Ability to work with deadlines, under pressure with a track record of delivery
• Strong impact, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-confident appearance in relations to the internal and external contacts
• Customer-focused thinking

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
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

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 eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Accounting, Accounting, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Accounting System, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Finance, Financial Processes, Financial Reporting, General Ledger (GL), Influencing, Intercompany Accounting, Internal control and compliance {+ 5 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

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.