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 ARC Team in Budapest and advance your career as an

ARC SME

The SME role has the primary responsibility to ensure that we manage, control and develop our operations in a "process designed" manner to deliver value to the business. A core part of this responsibility includes:

• To support operations management across various ARC teams, business and geographies according to process design, especially in topics PEC, ADD/SUP
• Drive process simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement with the respective operations and optimisation teams
• To participate as required in sharing best practices, evaluating options to drive CI both from a process and systems perspective
• Drive standardisation of process controls and key performance metrics
• Provide backup for the TL for the relevant business

In this role you will:

• Providing deep "process domain expertise" for the relevant process to support operations delivery, silent running, quality management and control
• Provide guidance, support, training and mentoring for operations teams
• Support Optimisation efforts across the centre
• Supporting operations with accountability for managing and monitoring all Finance processes in the respective process and providing accurate and timely management information and reconciliations as required.
• Manage relationships with:
  • service providers where processes are outsourced ensuring the relevant outputs are in line with requirements
  • the CFO organisation that the related issues are dealt with in a timely and effective manner
• Support Delivery in line with finance service centre strategy to meet agreed Service Level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators, targets and budgets.
• Provide technical analysis and feedback regarding impact of projects, upgrades and modification. As well as provide feedback and updates back to the team.
• Process improvement identification, solution development & implementations. Develop short term workaround solutions where appropriate. These gaps or issues may require in-depth analysis and working with other parties closely to resolve. Provide recommendations for permanent solutions when needed .
• Support the Team Leads on identifying technical training opportunities to build knowledge and capability across the department.
• Demonstrated process expertise in ARC areas esp. Group close, contract management, additional and supplementary information
• Relevant operational and/or design solution experience gained in a business, OSP or similar environment.
• Experience supporting and implementing strategic plans across a team.
• Experience in leading and managing cross functional teams, preferably in a shared services or OSP operation, althought not essential using best practice techniques including work efficiency management.
• Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of systems and application tools and techniques to guide, motivate, train and support staff and makes full use of opportunities to coach and develop direct reports so as to maximise their performance, leadership and development potential.
• Relevant post qualification experience to deliver accountabilities of role.
• Project management and organisational change experience in a multi-national environment would be preferable.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Recognised professional qualification in a business or finance field or similar field.
• Experience in continuous improvement tools and techniques such as Kaizen, Lean or Six-Sigma.
• Executes against demanding external benchmarks
• Foster effective teamwork and collaboration
• Manage performance rigorously & hold others to account

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.

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
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
Relocation may be negotiable for this role

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.