Job Description:

Role Synopsis

The Head of Planning and Strategy will be responsible for leading teams for planning and strategic analysis. In the planning function, this role works with the Head of Finance, the business unit (BUs) Finance Managers, and the BU leaders to own the annual planning process, prepare ad hoc scenario analyses, and work with the Production & Operations (P&O) Planning and Performance Management team for the approval and submission of annual and long-term plans. In the strategic function, the role evaluates the strategic landscape in the US onshore, evaluates capital allocation and resource decisions, and makes recommendations to executive leadership to ensure competitive positioning. Critical to the integration of the planning and strategy roles are proactive analysis and scenario planning for capital investment, along with a forecast of the impact upon resource progression.

The role reports directly to the CFO of bpx and is on the bpx finance leadership team.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with Head of Finance and key leaders to prepare the long-term plan
• Complete a robust capital allocation process utilizing scenario analysis software
• Integrate financial planning with detailed and high-fidelity operational planning
• Develop plan outputs and narrative themes for plan approval
• Evaluate bpx positioning in the US onshore and make recommendations to executive management to improve and sustain highly competitive performance
• This role will also lead collaborators from Group, Production & Operations (P&O), P&O finance team, bpx executive team, and bpx key leaders.

Essential Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent degree or experience) - MBA a plus
• Minimum 7 years of oil & gas planning and economic evaluation experience
• Experience leading teams amidst change
• Detailed knowledge of capital allocation and financial planning processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead wide set of collaborators
• Strong quantitative and analytical proficiency with ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong strategic inclination to continuously ensure competitiveness of bpx in the US onshore.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program.

How much do we pay (Base)? $200,000 - $250,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why Join Us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be 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:
Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting, Risk Management {+ 3 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.