Job Description:

The primary purpose of Finance is to support improved business performance across the business, while maintaining an effective and robust control environment. Reporting into Recharge Team Manager, the Group Recharges SME will act as the finance owner of various recharge activities.

The Group Recharges SME will be responsible for:

• Taking full ownership of the assigned Recharge cycle(s) based on the BP Group Best practise model (BPP), including business review of recharge cycle upon completion with senior partners.
• Undertake the recharge calculations for the assigned group recharge portfolio using Recharge tool.
• Drive group invoicing process and related reconciliation.
• Provide support and challenge to process including reconciliation of cost pool, business understanding of the pool of costs and whether charges proposed to be made make sense.
• Focus on continuous improvement possibilities initiate improvement on current processes and the application of the Recharge Best Practice.
• Fully understand and apply Group Accounting Policies and relevant Group & Finance Standards & Practices and ensuring Legal, Statutory and Tax compliance.
• Manage conflicting priorities with business stakeholders and ensure deliveries are met.
• Ensure external advisors (e.g. Big 4 certifications) and local audits' queries are answered in a professional manner.
• Ensure compliance to control and End User Computing.
• Identify risks / issues and mitigation plan related to recharges owned.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as & when necessary.

Essential Experience And Job Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, preferably with a relevant accounting qualification.
• Strong proven analytical and system thinking skills and financial knowledge.
• Highly proficient with Excel. Prior experience with BP financial systems is an advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of the head office/central costs activity set, especially recharges
• Required to work UK shift hours during quarter close/as and when required
• Shared service centre experience.
• Prior experience with SAP system is an advantage
• Knowledge of cost allocation/ recharges

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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.