Job Description:

As bp transitions to a coordinated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain driven performance. Bp's FBT business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of an enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, using technology, and developing deep expertise.We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

Shift Timings - 3pm to 12am (might have to extend during closing)

Job Summary:

• The Senior Team Lead supervises a team of professionals, and is accountable for ensuring accurate and timely recording and processing of general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, and direct tax transactions while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.
• The purpose of the role is to be the primary point of contact / focal point within FBT for the specific finance processes outlined above.
• The senior team leader will coordinate the relationships with in-country business teams, auditors and central teams.
• They will build and lead end-to-end business support to the businesses in scope.
• The team leader will collaborate closely with the stakeholders to ensure the completeness of books, and group reports.
• The team leader will be accountable for sustaining the compliance and integrity of processes assigned to the team.
• Accountable for building capability and supporting change within the bp group in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence & compliance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a team which supports bp's businesses and projects. A solid understanding of the nature of the business and the economic environment is required, to complete activities effectively.
• Ensure the team's accurate and timely delivery of general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, and direct tax services (i.e., journal postings, GL maintenance, report preparation, reconciliations, tax submissions, etc.) in accordance with SLAs. Maintain the process health of the organization.
• Manage the financial reporting process, including financial close timeliness and escalation, preparation of financial statements for group consolidated financial statements, leading financial reporting projects.
• Manage relationships with collaborators internally and externally. Provide relevant advice and information as and when required.
• Proactively identify, propose, and implement continuous improvement
• opportunities in existing processes within the team.
• Carry out people management responsibilities in accordance with the organisation's policies and applicable laws, including:
• Plan, assign and direct work.
• Provide feedback and coaching employees.
• Provide opportunities for learning and self-development and facilitate the development of technical competencies.
• Continuously strive to build a culture of high-performance.

Job Qualifications:
• Recognised accounting qualification (University degree and professional
accounting qualification, e.g. ACCA, CPA


Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• Experience in managing teams
• Relevant 7+ years finance and accounting experience
• 2- 3 years finance lead, team leader or audit manager experience
• Relevant BP business experience and knowledge
• Able to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery against tight deadlines
• Strong talent management skills
• Innovation and change management competencies.
• Ability to align operational and project management tasks and priorities.
• Customer- and service-oriented thinking
• Readiness for action and ability to work under pressure,
• Self-confident appearance in relations to the internal and outside world
• Strong communication and partnership skills

Why join bp:

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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

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
Negligible 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:
Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Long Term Planning, Record To Report (R2R), Reporting, Strategic Planning

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.