Job Description:

About bp

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by elite insight and expertise. We're always aspiring for more digital solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world's leading energy company!

We're creating collaborative workplaces that drive innovation and agility. If people are your passion, this is the right place for you.

Would you like to help bp build the skills capability we need to deliver on our strategy as we transform towards an integrated energy company? If yes, and this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please check more on this role below and how you could help us further advance.

Entity Information

This role sits within Finance FP&A, accountable for business planning, performance management, and business partnering for a defined Business/Function.

Role Synopsis

The Business Performance Senior Analyst delivers planning and performance management products for bp's global Aviation business. The role partners with onsite business and finance teams across multiple geographies to build a deep understanding of market dynamics and operational realities. You will develop and deliver insightful, action‑oriented financial outputs that sharpen decision‑making and drive performance.

You will manage competing priorities, support the cost performance agenda, run core FP&A processes, and sustain proactive, trusted partnerships between finance and business teams. The role may require alternative shift arrangements to ensure overlap with Americas time zones.

Key Responsibilities

1) Planning & Forecasting

• Build and maintain dynamic multi‑year forecasting models that integrate changing inputs and real‑time updates.
• Ensure forecasts align to strategic goals; refine when off‑track versus budget or plan.
• Balance long‑term competitiveness with near‑term delivery, incorporating jet fuel price curves, demand patterns (seasonality, airline networks), supply chain constraints, and geopolitical risks.
• Link performance metrics to business outcomes.

2) Financial & Commercial Analysis

• Produce analyses that lead to actionable insights and improved performance.
• Evaluate businesses, projects, budgets, and transactions for strategic fit and financial returns.
• Assess acquisitions or expansions; analyse indicators to confirm alignment with company goals.
• Apply strong understanding of Oil & Gas fundamentals and the Aviation fuel value chain (pricing formulas, index‑linkages, margin drivers, inventory and logistics costs).

3) Cost Performance Management

• Collect, analyse, and report cost information to improve budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Allocate costs to projects and operating models; perform variance analysis and reforecasting.
• Monitor and challenge cost‑reduction initiatives; track profitability impacts by customer, airport/location, and product where relevant.

4) Capital Allocation / Capex Evaluation

• Evaluate the financial performance of ongoing projects; identify priorities and recommend defer, proceed, or reprioritise decisions.
• Consolidate key project data (capital spent to date, cost‑to‑complete, volume/production forecasts, expected returns) and present project KPIs.
• Assess price volatility impacts on revenue and cash flow; flag projects for strategic review.
• Provide a basis to rank projects using financial metrics and KPIs; prioritise high‑return/critical investments and defer non‑essential spend.

5) Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis

• Build scenario models incorporating multiple fluctuating variables (pricing, demand, FX, supply disruptions, operational constraints).
• Define scenarios grounded in credible market forecasts; validate inputs and assumptions with stakeholders and project managers.
• Quantify cash flow, profitability, and timeline impacts; prepare contingency plans and sensitivities.
• Visualise results via dashboards/charts to show implications for ROI, EBITDA, FCF, and key ratios.

6) Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts that balance short‑ and long‑term liquidity needs.
• Run stress tests across scenarios; recommend actions to manage cash risks.
• Optimise Capex, Opex, and working capital (inventory, receivables, payables), coordinating with commercial, supply, and operations teams.

7) Performance Management & MI

• Produce timely, accurate, and reliable management information and commentary to support decisions.
• Prepare materials for leadership discussions with clear messages, analysis, and insights.
• Highlight where performance is ahead/behind plan and recommend targeted interventions.

8) Ways of Working & Culture

• Build trusted relationships with senior partners in finance and the business.
• Translate complex requirements into clear, pragmatic outputs; standardise and continuously improve processes.
• Uphold bp values and expectations: Maintain Safety Standards, Care for Others, and apply a collaborative approach to problem‑solving and deadlines.
• Work alternative shifts as needed to ensure effective overlap with Americas stakeholders.

Must have educational qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree or other qualification in a Business/Finance field e.g. MBA, CA, ICWA/Cost Accountants

• 8+ years of relevant post degree experience in financial Analysis and reporting, Short Term and Long-term forecasting, Investment Analysis.

• Experience within global, sophisticated and matrix organizations, preferably within an Oil & Gas business or experience in industries such as Retail, Asset-based business, Manufacturing, or Logistics.
• Knowledge and application of Plan to Perform processes, including technological competency and analysis.
• Strong analytical and insight capabilities, with a focus on continuous improvement in performance management and MI.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills, capable of translating sophisticated requirements into simple outcomes
• Ability to gain trust from finance and business senior partner
• Deliver operational improvements, share standard methodologies, and drive performance
• Experience in working with financial systems such as SAP, Microsoft products and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau.

You will work with:

You will be working with a team of finance professionals as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A organization is an exciting new team being established by bp to create a centre of expertise in the areas of business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and economic evaluation. The role will regularly interact and be the main contact point for Business/Functions senior leadership.

In addition to the FP&A team, you will also be associating with the local finance team and various technical and leadership teams in onsite locations.

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

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