Job Description:

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This role collaborates closely with the Business Teams, ERP Sustain & Operations Team & the ERP Transformation Programme to design and implement best-in-class Finance solutions in SAP. You will work alongside business customers, enterprise architects, functional consultants, and third-party vendors to develop and integrate the solution. This role will work within the Technology DevOps Team and is expected to work in close collaboration with geographically diverse stacustomerscluding Global Functional and Technical Product Managers and Owners and to collaborate with wider teams within Technology.

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As a Senior Enterprise Technology Engineer (SAP S/4 HANA FICO Group Reporting Domain Expert) you will play a critical role in being responsible for the design, development, configuration, integration, testing and ultimate implementation and support of our SAP FICO solution. You will be responsible for driving the successful implementation and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting solution. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in streamlining financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with global accounting standards, and providing valuable insights to support informed decision-making at the group level. You will be part of a DevOps team and will be expected to adopt the Agile framework around all aspect of the Product delivery and operations. You will be expected to engage other Technology teams such as Architecture, Application Support, Digital Security and so on as required to deliver agreed activity.

What you will delive

• SAP S4 Hana Group Reporting Implementation- Lead and participate in the end-to-end implementation collaborating with multi-functional teams and external partners to understand the business requirements, including project planning, scoping, and resource allocation etc. Analyse business requirements, assess existing processes, and design efficient solutions using SAP Group Reporting functionalities. Configure and customize the SAP Group Reporting module to align with the organization's reporting needs. Financial Data Integration and Consolidation. Design and be responsible for the integration of financial data from various sources into the SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting module, including usage of tools like GRDC. Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency during the consolidation process. Develop and maintain consolidation rules, currency translation, and intercompany eliminations etc. Financial Reporting and Analysis. Design and generate group-level financial, statutory and Tax reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other custom reports as required. Guide in data analysis, enabling accurate financial forecasts, budgeting, and variance analysis. Support management with technical insights to aid strategic financial decision-making. Compliance and Governance. Ensure alignment to global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and regulatory requirements while configuring the SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting system. Establish and maintain financial controls, data security, and governance procedures for the platform. System Maintenance and Support. Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the S/4HANA Group Reporting solution. Supervise the performance of SAP Group Reporting, proactively identifying and resolving any technical or functional issues. Collaborate and lead to address system enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes. Process Optimisation and Improvements:- Keep abreast of the latest developments in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting and other relevant technologies. Find opportunities for process optimization, automation, and improvement within the finance and reporting domain. Continuously assess and improve financial processes and workflows demonstrating the capabilities of S/4HANA Group Reporting. Collaborate with customers to see opportunities in automation and efficiency gains. Implement protocols and industry standards to optimize financial reporting and analysis.. Contribute in bps Community of Practice. Act as an internal knowledge resource, hold bps intellectual property, build standards and providing guidance on financial reporting and analysis.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

Technical Skills we need from you

• In depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting functionalities, configuration, and integration with other SAP modules. In-depth knowledge of SAP's Financial Consolidation (FC) and Group Reporting Data Collection capabilities. In-depth knowledge and understanding. SAP standards (1SG, 28B, 3LX & 4BV) for Group reporting. SLT & real time data replication. ICMR, Planning consolidations, eliminations, Global accounts, FS items, Data mapping, reporting rules & governance. GRDC and other possible mode of data load. Good understanding of SAP architecture and all interface technologies like IDOC, RFC and others. Solid understanding of Initial data load and real time data replication, Consolidation monitor monitoring and batch job monitoring etc. In-depth Knowledge of Month end quarter end processes. Deep understanding of business partner concept, document splitting key and value mapping and cost object mapping.
• Financial Expertise- Understanding of global accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP). Ability to interpret sophisticated financial data and deliver actionable insights. Expertise in E2E finance processes supported by central finance including but not limited to central payment, open item management, credit management, intercompany transactions, consolidations, group & external reporting, Sox compliance etc...
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skillswith attention to detail and accuracy. Capacity to handle multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Require superb communication and interpersonal skills to work optimally multi-functional customer. Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language for non-technical users.
• Validated project management skills, leading successful implementations and handling project timelines.

Crucial Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance and accounting, information Technology or a related field with deep accounting, reporting and compliance knowledge. Chartered Accountant degree is desirable. 10+ years of relevant experience in SAP Finance with a minimum of 3+ SAP Central Finance GR implementation experiences

Skills that set you apart

• Certification in S4 Hana Finance, Central Finance or Group Reporting will be an added advantage. ABAP debugging skills will be an added advantage. Guide in data analysis, enabling accurate financial forecasts, budgeting, and variance analysis. Support management with technical insights to aid strategic financial decision-making. Compliance and Governance. Ensure alignment to global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and regulatory requirements while configuring the SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting system. Establish and maintain financial controls, data security, and governance procedures for the platform. System Maintenance and Support. Supervise the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the S/4HANA Group Reporting solution. Supervise the performance of SAP Group Reporting, proactively identifying and resolving any technical or functional issues. Collaborate and lead to address system enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes. Process Optimisation and Improvements: Keep abreast of the latest developments in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting and other relevant technologies. Find opportunities for process optimization, automation, and improvement within the finance and reporting domain. Continuously assess and improve financial processes and workflows maximising the capabilities of S/4HANA Group Reporting. Collaborate with customers to see opportunities for automation and efficiency gains. Implement protocols and industry standards to optimize financial reporting and analysis. Chip in in bps Community of Practice. Conduct training sessions and workshops for functional community, end-users and key partners to enhance their understanding of the SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting module.. Act as an internal knowledge resource, hold bps intellectual property, build standards and providing guidance on financial reporting and analysis.
• What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)
  
  Technical Skills we need from you- In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting functionalities, configuration, and integration with other SAP modules. In-depth knowledge of SAP's Financial Consolidation (FC) and Group Reporting Data Collection capabilities. In-depth knowledge and understanding of
  SAP protocols (1SG, 28B, 3LX & 4BV) for Group reporting, SLT & real time data replication.

About bp

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!

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

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs' dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):

bpWIN (bp Women's International Network)
Pride
Working parents
PEN (Positively Ethnic Network)
bpInclusia (bp's Asian community)
bpEnergía (bp's Latin community)

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 a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytics, API and platform design, Business Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Coaching, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Facilitation, Information Security, iOS and Android development, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Source control and code 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.