Senior Credit Control Analyst- French Speaking

Job summary

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.  We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. So while we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives. 

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 world. 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.

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

Senior Credit Control Analyst- French Speaking

The role of Credit Control Analyst is pivotal in ensuring bp financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. They will be responsible for managing accounts receivables, which translates to overseeing the timely collection of outstanding payments from customers and ensuring that bp’s records are up-to-date and accurate. Senior Credit Control Analyst will manage key customer payments, maintaining strong relationships with bp Key clients and partners, ensuring that their payment processes are as seamless as possible.

In this role You will:

• Effective control of customers’ trade receivables consistent with bp’s credit standards & policies
• Engage in projects implicating the teams operations & processes
• Supervise credit and fraud violations and inform / involve all relevant partners within their DOA
• Coordinate & promptly manage customer accounts with Direct Debit payment methods in accordance with bp’s credit standard & policies
• Process customer AR reconciliations & coordinate cash applications (e.g.:Price recons, FX payments, etc)
• Adhere to the Team’s regular Key Performance Indicators (such as working conditions and performance standards)
• Deal promptly with customer disputes / issues in order to secure payments and follow the escalation path
• Maintain and develop working relationship with Cross-functions (incl: Sales, Customer Service team etc)
• Be able to identify key, strategic or high risk business customer issues and take actions together with the relevant partners
• Use all communication channels to resolve issues and perform daily tasks (e.g.: call, emails etc.)
• Initiate continuous improvement efforts operationally.
• Support & manage irregular customer payment behaviour via standard controlling means (e.g.: Blocked orders, Prepayment, Delivery/sales restrictions, Blocked Cards)
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Credit Management and QMS/EMS related policies
• Participate actively in operational improvement to align with the ever changing competitive business environment.
• Participation in preparation and analysis of reoccurring reports used to monitor and improve the credit control processes.

What You will need to be successful:

• Relevant & acknowledged qualification with focus topics related to: Economics, Accounting, Business management etc.
• Proficiency in English AND French
• Previous credit control experience or related field enabling sufficient transferable skills
• Good knowledge or experience with ERP & CRM systems
• Basic knowledge of accounting and business finance is an advantage
• Able to consistently produce high quality information within tight deadlines
• Able to deal with complex situations while maintaining the right balance of customer and business focus
• Good negotiation skills, while maintaining adherence to company standards & policy
• Operational flexibility & ability to embrace the changing business environment.

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

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!

Travel Requirement

No travel is 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:

Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Customer experience, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Internal control and compliance, Resilience, Thought Leadership, Trading knowledge

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.