Job summary
Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Description:
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 to help the world get to net zero.
In Hungary, we operate bp’s Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world’s need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions – providing solutions across all of bp.
Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!
Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?
Join our Team and advance your career as a
Accounting, Reporting & Control SME (Internal Control)
In this role You will:
- Provide 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
- Support 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.
- Support the Internal Control Operations Delivery Manager in leading the compliance and control agenda.
- Manage Delegations of Authority, advise and support with the annual DOA review, advise and manage DOA changes for C&P, advise users about the purpose and use of each authority, and support Internal & External audits affecting DOA activities and implement audit actions.
- Promote and support the event and gap reporting process.
- Ad hoc internal control activities assigned by line manager.
- Need excellent understanding of financial controls and risk assessment including an understanding of how Finance processes and systems operate at the company and key internal interfaces.
What You will need to be successful:
- Part qualified or qualified in a recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification.
- Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory.
- Demonstrated process expertise in Accounting, Reporting and Control 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.
- 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.
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
- Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
- Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
- 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
- Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested.
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.
bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2023 Award (SSC / BSC sector) third time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!
Travel Requirement
No travel is 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:
Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Accounting processes and financial systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial accounting and reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance {+ 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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
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.