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 and advance your career as a Planning & Performance Senior SME

As a Planning & Performance Senior SME , you will support the performance management agenda for designated businesses, including gross margin, LBM actuals and forecasts, cluster P&L, cost allocations, and sales MI. You will maintain proactive business partnering relationships between finance and cluster sales directors, providing commercial support and market intelligence.

This role requires strong analytical skills, business insight, and the ability to influence performance improvements while working collaboratively across multiple teams.

In this role You will:

Strategy & Planning:

• Support annual planning processes and produce detailed forecasts for volume, revenue, cost, margin, and RCOP.
• Contribute to case preparation and review of CAPEX expenditure.

Business Partnering & Insights:

• Build strong relationships with sales directors to understand performance drivers and propose improvements.
• Deliver MI analysis and commentary for leadership teams and monitor sales/marketing initiatives.

Performance Reporting:

• Translate financial and operational performance into actionable insights.
• Support monthly close activities and ensure accurate cost recharges.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Share procedures across clusters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You will need to be successful:

Essential Education

Education:

• Part-qualified or qualified in a recognized accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA).
• College degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong understanding of MI tools (SAP BW, BIGS BO) and SAP systems.
• Experience in reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex data and drive performance improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in business English (C1 level).

Preferred:

• Experience in global, matrix organizations and familiarity with oil & gas or similar industries.
• Preferred: Graduate-level education or professional certifications (MBA, CA, CIMA, ACCA).

Experience:

• 5+ years in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in large-scale, global, matrix organizations (preferably oil & gas, retail, manufacturing, or logistics).

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial statements (P&L, cash flow).
• Expertise in performance management and business planning processes.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft tools, and visualization platforms (Power BI).
• Digital literacy and analytical capabilities.

Language: Fluent English.

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

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
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation internationally

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

Skills:
Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Data visualization and interpretation, Financial Analysis, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Performance management

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.