Finance Analyst – Houston, TX

Job summary

Grade J Responsible for supporting the business with a range of accounting issues by performing tasks associated with financial reporting and forecasting/planning, and working with relevant teams across the business to effectively assist with a range of finance activities.

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Summary:

Grade J

Responsible for supporting the business with a range of accounting issues by performing tasks associated with financial reporting and forecasting/planning, and working with relevant teams across the business to effectively assist with a range of finance activities.

Job Description:

As a Finance Analyst, you will join the Finance Planning team that support the Gulf of Mexico, Canada and Latin America businesses providing an excellent opportunity to learn about financial management at bp and how we operate our assets. The Finance Planning Team primary accountabilities are Planning and Performance management, Joint Venture and Stakeholder management, Investment Governance and Financials management of activities supporting delivery of the businesses. 

In this role, you will be a part of bp's One Finance program. As a part of this program, you'll be able to build your experience through challenging development assignments, grow a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help you succeed.

One Finance Program:

• A three-year program designed to give you a breadth of experience and the opportunity for professional growth.
• Development assignments usually comprise of three 12-month rotations in business finance for the Production and Operations division.
• Development assignments may be complemented by cross-entity project work to gain global exposure and exposure to other areas of finance.
• Consists of a dedicated support network and you will be part of the One Finance community with events, socials and the opportunity to network.

Rotations will be in Houston, TX. There is a facilitated placement into the organization after successful completion of the program.

Are you ready to ignite your potential with bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

Our graduate program provides hands-on, career-specific experience working full-time. You will experience genuine collaboration, and work alongside highly qualified and experienced colleagues, while you work on live projects and operations, using the latest equipment and technology. Our teams come from all kinds of different cultures and backgrounds – so a career at bp is always going to be exciting, substantial, and full of incredible opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• A cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
• bp will not support US Immigration sponsorship for intern, full-time or long-term employment
• pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute of higher learning
• Geographically mobile and willing to relocate to Houston, TX
• Graduating December 2023 through May 2024

Preferred Requirements

• Majoring in Finance, Economics, or equivalent Business degree
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workload with considerable independence
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for producing and communicating comprehensive and concise reports
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Evidence of result-driven approach and sound analytical skills
• Strong technical skills with required proficiency in Microsoft Office

Please note: you can apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.

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:

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