Job summary
As BP moves from an International Oil Company to an Integrated Energy Company, there is
a need to respond to rapidly changing customer needs and market dynamics whilst,
leveraging capability to seize opportunities in new markets and lead in sustainability. BP is
on its digital journey and ERP is at the heart of it.
Are you passionate about bringing together the world of ERP & Business to drive change?
ERP team are a cross-collaborative team of experts who build, integrate, manage and
maintain systems like SAP to drive the ERP for bp at rapid pace.
You will need to solve complex business challenges whilst collaborating and co
innovating globally, backed by a culture that encourages creativity and curiosity, and a
team that cares and brings out the best in each other.
Entity:
Innovation & Engineering
Job Family Group:
IT&S Group
Job Summary:
As BP moves from an International Oil Company to an Integrated Energy Company, there is
a need to respond to rapidly changing customer needs and market dynamics whilst,
leveraging capability to seize opportunities in new markets and lead in sustainability. BP is
on its digital journey and ERP is at the heart of it.
Are you passionate about bringing together the world of ERP & Business to drive change?
ERP team are a cross-collaborative team of experts who build, integrate, manage and
maintain systems like SAP to drive the ERP for bp at rapid pace.
You will need to solve complex business challenges whilst collaborating and co
innovating globally, backed by a culture that encourages creativity and curiosity, and a
team that cares and brings out the best in each other.
Job Description:
Role Synopsis
We are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable SAP S/4HANA - Group Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team.
As an SME, you will be a crucial member of our ERP Transformation Team, 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.
This role is Critical to achieving bp’s digital ambition of our high value ERP initiatives and the enablement of technologies and platforms that will support our finance transformation and net zero ambition.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, information Technology or a related field with deep accounting, reporting and compliance knowledge.
- Chartered Accountant degree is desirable.
- Years of experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience in SAP Finance with a minimum of 2+ SAP Central Finance group reporting implementation experiences
Technical Skills and other requirements
- Technical Skills
- 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 best Practices (1SG, 28B, 3LX & 4BV) for Group reporting
- SLT & real time data replication
- AIF interface and error handling
- ICMR, Planning consolidations, eliminations, Global accounts, FS items, Data mapping, reporting rules & governance
- MDG integration of Central Finance with SAP and other non-SAP solutions
- GRDC and other possible mode of data load
- Good understanding of SAP architecture and all interface technologies like IDOC, RFC and others.
- Excellent 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
- Strong understanding of global accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP)
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide 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 Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Capacity to handle multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication and Collaboration
- Require excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language for non-technical users.
- Project Management
- Demonstrated project management skills, leading successful implementations and managing project timelines.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in S4 Hana Finance, Central Finance or Group Reporting will be an added advantage.
- ABAP debugging skills will be an added advantage.
Key Behaviours
- Empathetic: Cares about our people, our community, and our planet
- Curious: Seeks to explore and excel
- Creative: Imagines the extraordinary
- Inclusive: Brings out the best in each other
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, API and platform design, Benefits Management, Business Analysis, Business modelling, Cloud Platforms, Configuration management and release, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data design, Data Management, Demand Management, Design Thinking, Dialogue enablement, Digital innovation, Digital Product Management, Employee Experience, Empowering Others, Facilitation, Influencing, Long Term Planning, Managing change, Marketing strategy, Measurement and metrics {+ 5 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.