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 and Performance Senior SME

JOB PURPOSE

The core accountability of the role is to provide financial support to the whole Business segment for core Finance processes (GFO, GFR, Plan, Embedded Control) as well as deliver business partnering support for certain key areas.

The role requires strong engagement skills as well as experience in handling demand and the ability to successfully lead conflicting priorities whilst handling expectations of collaborators effectively.

In this role You will:

• Business Partnering & Performance Insights
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Embedded Finance, Business Stakeholders, Budget Holders, and FBT PPR teams.
• Act as the key contact for the Business Segment, ensuring effective collaboration across FBT operational teams.
• Deliver timely and robust forecasts, management information (MI), and performance commentary to leadership.
• Analyse actuals, identify trends, and provide high-level insights and recommendations.
• Support commercial decision-making through data-driven analysis and challenge.
• Contribute to cost allocation and reporting processes.
• Assess the financial impact of strategic and tactical changes.
• Risk, Control, Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and close processes.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment in line with BP policies (e.g., DofA, SoD, CET testing).
• Apply Group accounting policies (GRM, GCM) and stay updated on regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of control frameworks and ethical standards.
• Identify and raise control gaps or non-compliance issues, and investigate root causes.
• Planning & Performance Reporting
• Partner with Embedded Finance and Business Segment Leads to shape and deliver in-year and multi-year plans.
• Understand macroeconomic assumptions and their implications for planning.
• Lead the GFO/GFR process, ensuring alignment with business strategy and external context.
• Provide accurate and insightful financial and management reporting.
• Support the Allocations & Recovery process and contribute to business case development and CAPEX reviews.
• Participate in performance discussions with executive leadership.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Promote new ways of working and encouraging a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support capability development within FBT and contribute to the broader performance agenda.

What You will need to be successful:

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field (Master's preferred).
• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-degree experience.
• Fluency in English (C1 level in reading, writing, and speaking).

Preferred

• Experience working in matrix organisations and centralised functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.

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
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:
Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 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.