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 Szeged Team and advance your career as a Lead Retail Site Support AP Analyst (FTC). Contract end date: 31/12/2026.

bp's ambition is to grow in the global convenience retail and mobility segments. bp is aiming to double its convenience gross margin and is also investing massively in convenience and EV charging on retail sites. To support these ambitions bp needs a solid, reliable, knowledgeable and flexible team to support.

As a Lead Retail Site Support AP Analyst you will be responsible to assure that all retail network related costs are processed in time and reflecting correctly in the retail P&L. Also, the Retail Accountant is the first point of contact of the retail network operated in the supported country. The team's ambition is to be the centre of excellence for invoice management and query handling with vendors/sites.

In this role You will:

• Review, analyse in case of any issue occurred on individual portfolio related documents (invoices, credit notes).
• Conduct analysis and investigation under the supervision of team lead of any occurred incident in relation to the AP processes on team portfolio.
• Assist team members with technical and professional issues.
• Initiate and manage appropriate control reports - ad-hoc and regular reports to assure controls in place.
• Provide and follow-up on daily/weekly/monthly team coordination related reports. Operations control report monitoring - regular reports.
• Set-up clear reconciliation processes to support team members' activities together with the team lead.
• Supervise the team portfolio (supplier and stations), inform / involve all relevant collaborators in case of any anomalies detected following the agreed standard processes.
• Keep regular contact and interact in a timely and professional manner with assigned business units, vendors, Outsourced Service Providers and Business Facing Financials.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders of the retail network to resolve issues.
• Adhere to the Team's regular Key Performance Indicators and initiates new ones if necessary.
• Support the team with deep understanding of the retail processes and systems. Monitor team processes, initiate changes where needed. Guarantee that Continuous Improvement is part of team efforts.
• Ensure month end close related checks on team's portfolio.
• Perform Month end close (MEC) related accrual posting in Blackline for team's portfolio.
• Supervise payment related process in line with the team lead's input.
• Prepare BSA reconciliation for the team's assigned General Ledger accounts.
• Interface monitoring supervision and issue solving.
• Support Line Manager in all projects, systems implementations, strategic topics and any ad hoc activities needed.
• Ensure the back-up responsibilities for the Team Leader.
• Provide professional coaching for the team, guide new joiners.

What You will need to be successful:

• Master degree or equivalent qualification (with preference in Finance).
• Previous experience in accounting / finance (preferably P2P / AP).
• Fluency in English language.
• Experience in SAP.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Desirable Criteria:

• High analytical skills, Experience in problem solving, working with complex activities and large amounts of detail.
• Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel.
• Demonstrate stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, Willing to learn new systems and processes.

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.

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