Guiding bp through a period of transition: Savita’s story
Savita joined bp earlier this year and now works in accounting, reporting and controls within bp’s finance business & technology (FBT) team
Savita has always had an interest in numbers. From a young age she remembers reading about financial results in India’s Economic Times, and she credits her sister, who also works in finance, as a big influence on her career. After graduating from the University of Delhi, the natural next step was for Savita to become a qualified accountant, and she passed her exams first time!
After university, Savita worked at PwC in the company’s assurance division.
Building a better planet
Savita joined bp earlier this year and now works in accounting, reporting and controls within bp’s finance business & technology (FBT) team.
We’re in a period of transition at the moment,” she says.
Savita explains.
But bp’s purpose isn’t only about delivering energy. For Savita, it's also about progressing inclusion. As a bp Pune Women’s International Network committee member, Savita also has the opportunity to work on passion projects. “We’re committed to improving our culture through taking action”, she says.
An inclusive and family-orientated workplace
When looking for a job, Savita knew she wanted to join a company that would give her the flexibility she needed as a working mum. In her experience, bp’s inclusive culture also extends to working families. “bp accommodates our childcare responsibilities by giving working parents that flexibility” Savita says.
With finance being a very male dominated field, Savita also acknowledges that in previous jobs she had to work hard to be recognised. But one of the first things she noticed about bp is that it encourages its employees to find their voices. “It’s a place where people can speak up so that everybody is heard”, Savita explains. This culture of recognition means Savita was quickly recognised by her stakeholders.