Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we're home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.We're investing in today's energy system and helping build out tomorrow's.So while we're still in oil and gas, over the next decade we'll become a different kind of energy company. We're decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too - working across our industry to improve people's lives.

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.

We are currently looking for a Lease Support Senior SME to join us in Budapest.

The role has the main responsibility to ensure that tools, technics / functionalities and processes are available to end users to properly account for IFRS16 leases for bp group. As a Lease Support Senior SME you will manage system availability, communication, testing & releases, defect resolution and coordinate the relationships with all relevant business units users, I&E and Nakisa.

You will be accountable for sustaining the compliance and integrity and improvements of IFRS 16 lease accounting processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement strategy, lead lease related projects and drive continuous across the group.
• Monitoring system issues, progress - support troubleshoot as needed, validate and test bugfixes and system functionality for newer versions/releases.
• Partner with NAKISA Support team to test and resolve outstanding issues in a timely fashion. Regularly monitor status, provide solution and timely update to management and end users.
• Support the business in their day-to-day operation as required.
• Monitor and manage closure of incidents, service requests, enhancement, and problem tickets
• Ensure data completeness of bespoke reporting and manage actively the increased use of out of box reporting solution.
• Understand, prioritise issues and support resolution, complete action independently and in time/provide guidance on lease system functionalities.
• Ensure quality service delivery through strong network across businesses. Work closely with I&E Product Owner and Technical SMEs to ensure delivery on Security and Technical changes including Nakisa and bespoke reporting.
• As System centre of expertise assume operational responsibilities centrally (batch, unposted and posting error etc.) and evaluate and implement mass functionalities with reliable control.
• Support bp group in analysis and decision making over leases
• Understand relevant systems and functionalities, linkages, and influence change as necessary.
• Understand IFRS16 requirement, business specification in accounting treatment and relevant Group Reporting Manuals.
• Build own, team and user capability for quality and sustainable business support.
• Support assurance over data consistency between SAP and NAKISA
• Support Master data maintenance of NAKISA (FX, IBR, Company Code set up).
• Work with Lease Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and deliver end user training.
• Maintain, regularly validate and communicate identified necessary ways of working and workarounds.
• Evaluate and manage training materials, updates, communication. Organize and lead regular business calls.
• Work closely with FA team in support of standardization efforts across the Bp Group Sap landscape.
• Design, document and maintain necessary operating procedures for BAU. Adhering with the tasks outlined in the QMS Systems of FBT.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Accounting (oe equivalent), in-depth knowledge of financial reporting.
• 8+ years' experience in an accounting/financial systems environment.
• 4+ years' experience working operationally with SAP (preferably FI, FA or SAP RE).
• Strong financial, analytical and computer skills with SAP and Microsoft Applications (specifically Excel).
• Relevant operational and/or design solution experience gained in a business, OSP or similar environment.
• Experience supporting and implementing strategic plans across a team.
• Exposure working with financial systems and large scale complex data
• Good communication, and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of building relationships and communication across a diverse group.
• Ability to interpret and clearly communicate information, best practices and lessons learned.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability and willingness to take initiative: proactively promote, implement and uphold principles.
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling change.
• Solid ability to manage competing or conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery against tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria:

• Project management and organisational change experience in a multi-national environment would be preferable.

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.

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.

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!

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be 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 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.

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