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Senior Finance Analyst NWE Africa

Senior Finance Analyst NWE Africa

  • Location Egypt - Cairo
  • Travel required No travel is expected with this role
  • Job category Strategic Planning & Business Development Group
  • Relocation available This role is not eligible for relocation
  • Job type Professionals
  • Job code RQ096056
  • Experience level Intermediate
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Job summary

Entity:

Finance


Job Family Group:

Strategic Planning & Business Development Group


Job Description:

It’s an exciting time to join bp. We’ve set out a new purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. At the heart of this is accelerating our progress on diversity, equity and inclusion - we strive to be a company where everyone can be their best and true selves and reach their full potential.

Join our Team and advance your career as Senior Finance Analyst NWE Africa!

The role is for Egyptian nationals only, and we would like to encourage candidates of all genders to apply.

The role is accountable for commercial finance performance management of the NWE Africa business, ensuring accurate information is provided to all relevant parties, and embedding a performance management culture with the relevant business partner.

In this role you will:

  • Be accountable for the commercial finance activity for the NEW Africa business, driving performance interventions within the business to ensure delivery of the in-year and 5-year plan (Full Trial Balance Accountability)

  • With support from the Senior Finance Manager for Africa, and in conjunction with Business Partners, develop ongoing business planning, forecasting & budgeting

  • Produce quality Management Information (MI) in a consistent and fit for purpose format

  • Compile and consolidate bottom-up GFO and business plans

  • Manage monthly performance reporting of Castrol KPI’s (including non-financial measures) and financial results to meet local and segment deadlines

  • Provide detailed variance analysis and insights on the actuals result in context of commercial environment and make recommendations to business partners and sales teams for improvements

  • Manage the performance improvement process for NEW Africa clusters

  • Create increased awareness of, and alignment around, commercial performance opportunities, including supporting business with financial evaluations

  • Support ongoing development of effective performance metrics

  • Lead monthly performance review sessions with Business Partner and support Africa Finance Manager in monthly clearance calls

  • Management of rebates and any other models to support business growth

  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with Business Partners, Country Leadership Team, function heads, META and global stakeholders

  • Understand and Support Finance Control Framework and Policies

You will need to be successful in:

  • Qualified CA (SA) or CPA or CIMA or relevant Accounting/Finance accreditation

  • Min. 8 years of finance experience

  • Fluency in English

  • Relevant experience in extracting, interpreting and reporting Management Information and balancing financial and business needs to deliver business performance

  • Strong Finance, Accounting and Commercial background, preferably previous experience in FMCG industry

  • Experience in working in a functional matrix organisation and within the Castrol organisation is a plus

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious 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.


Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role


Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:

Accounting, Business process improvement, Communication, Decision Making, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Influencing, Managing change, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking


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.

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