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 globe. 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.

Join our Team and advance your career as

US External Reporting Manager

In this role You will:

• Liaise with the Group External Reporting Manager to support the day to day workload and develop the skills and capabilities within the analyst team including development for current team members and training for new team members.
• Support the VP External Financial Reporting in the preparation of annual and quarterly US and group external reports, leading on the US statutory reporting.
• Support the digital agenda for the External Reporting team driving use of systems and analytics solutions to support simplification and standardisation
• Assist submitters and key business/segment contacts across the group with group reporting issues.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure we remain aligned with
• relevant requirements and that sign-offs are obtained in a timely manner.
• Involvement in ad-hoc projects across ARC
• Find opportunities for continuous improvement and simplifications within the key group reporting processes.
• Ensure robust controls operate over all accounting systems and processes and Group requirements for internal controls over financial reporting are met.
• Provide advice to businesses on group reporting matters.

What You will need to be successful:

• Relevant Education and experience as a qualified accountant.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to coach, challenge, and influence effectively
• Demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, Excel, Power BI, and communication skills.
• Experience of Group reporting processes/systems
• Knowledge of Group Reporting Manual
• Good business judgment in handling potentially sensitive financial issues.
• Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities.

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
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

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:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Long Term Planning {+ 4 more}

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.