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.

About the role

The role of Credit Control Analyst is pivotal in ensuring bp financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. The Credit Control Analyst will be responsible for managing accounts receivables, which translates to overseeing the timely collection of outstanding payments from customers and ensuring that bp's records are up-to-date and accurate. Credit Control Analyst will need to ensure that all payments are accurately processed and applied to the appropriate customer accounts. Any discrepancies must be promptly identified and resolved to maintain the integrity of bp financial data. Another critical aspect of this role is payment accuracy. The analyst will need to ensure that all invoices and respective payments are timely reconciled. The analyst must diligently analyse payments and customer behavior to minimize fraud and possible credit losses for bp.

In this role You will

• Effective control of customers' trade receivables consistent with bp's credit standards & policies
• Supervise credit and fraud violations and inform / involve all relevant partners within their DOA
• Promptly manage customer accounts with Direct Debit payment methods in accordance with bp's credit standard & policies
• Process customer AR reconciliations & coordinate cash applications (e.g.:Price recons, FX payments, etc)
• Adhere to the Team's regular KPI's (such as working conditions and performance standards)
• Deal timely with customer disputes / issues in order to secure payments and follow the partner concern path
• Maintain and develop working relationship with Cross-functions (incl: Sales, Customer Service team etc)
• Be able to identify key, strategic or high risk business customer issues and take actions together with the relevant partners
• Apply all communication channels to resolve issues and perform daily tasks (e.g.: call, emails etc.)
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts; initiate and raise "quick wins" where these are relevant
• Manage irregular customer payment behavior via standard controlling means (e.g.: Blocked orders, Prepayment, Delivery/sales restrictions, Blocked Cards)
• Compliance with all relevant Credit Management and QMS/EMS related policies
• Reoccurring Credit Control reporting preparation or contribution in data consolidation

What You will need to be successful

• Relevant & acknowledged qualification with focus topics related to: Economics, Accounting, Business management etc.
• Previous credit control experience or related field enabling sufficient transferable skills
• Basic knowledge or experience with ERP & CRM systems, as well as variable company portals
• Basics of accounting and business finance is an advantage
• Able to consistently produce high quality information within tight deadlines
• Able to deal with sophisticated situations while maintaining the right balance of customer and business focus
• Relative negotiation skills, while maintaining adherence to company standards & policy
• Operational flexibility & ability to embrace the changing business environment.
• Able to work in a professionally diverse environment and align with bp's code of conduct to achieve excellence while maintaining a strong "care for others" attitude and practice.
• Ensuring bp internal control remains effective through compliance with internal requirements via the application of controls and due diligence processes across all business activities
• The ability to create innovative solutions to business challenges
• Understanding main credit control elements which need to be in place and how its application can lead to the provision of the required level of financial assurance.
• The ability to work in ways that achieve and support outstanding performance.
• The ability to supervise and constructively challenge business performance to meet or exceed plan targets through the development, implementation, and maintenance of rigorous performance management processes.
• The ability to collaborate with others to develop performance contracts which link individuals to organizational objectives, focusing in-year business performance conversations on the next actions needed.
• The ability to provide performance or forecast data that meets the business needs is relevant, complete, accurate and timely delivered.
• Able to adapt to change while maintaining professional excellence

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
• Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Celebrate in bp's success. You may be eligible to join bp's Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
• 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:

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.