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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.
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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.