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.

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a Planning & Performance Manager to join our FBT team in Budapest.

In this role you will be responsible for driving core Finance processes (GFO, GFR, Plan, Embedded Control) as well as delivering business partnering support for the relevant Business/Enabler, with particular emphasis on the P&O Projects Performance area and activities.

The role consists of supporting business partners (SVP and their LT) in:

• Delivering effective budgeting, forecasting and support cost management activities, and actuals reporting / analysis.
• Performing analysis to generate actionable performance insight on the identified business problems.
• Recommending business opportunities, associated action plans, and monitoring how value is being realized.

The role requires strong engagement skills as well as maturity in managing demand and the ability to successfully handle conflicting priorities whilst managing expectations effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the timely management and submission of gross pre-allocation plan, budget and forecast as well as actuals.
• Support the respective LT through performing accurate, insightful and timely analysis of performance, deriving forecasting accuracy, insights and identifying early indicators of risks to business/value delivery.
• Work closely with their relevant counterparts, analyze and communicate the gross post allocation plan, forecast and actuals variance insights to the relevant LT.
• Support development of financial insights and MI to identify levers to deliver budget expectations more effectively.
• Actively identify changes and improvement opportunities and support cost management, budget and forecasting projects with a track record of delivering continuous improvement to processes and tools.
• Contribute to the Finance/FP&A integration, improving how we operate and collaborate across teams and our ability to effectively support Businesses/Enablers.
• Develop new and better ways of working, driving collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement in support of the Finance FBT and business agenda.
• Support and mentor team members, ensuring effective accountabilities' execution across the team.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in a large and multinational environment with stakeholder relationships across multiple countries.
• 4-5 years of work experience in a similar position.
• Degree level qualification in finance, economics, accounting, business administration or equivalent.
• Proven experience in underlying financials, accounting, planning and reporting.
• Advanced analytical & Excel skills.
• Experience with recharges and allocations of business enabler costs.
• Appreciation in Legal entity invoicing vs MI invoicing and required processes.
• Ability to develop key insights from complex, incomplete data and for complex, not well-defined requests in support executive decision-making.
• Proven track record of working under pressure and within tight timescales.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge in data science, analytics, and visualisation.
• Strong influencing, networking and relationship building skills.
• Solid understanding of data analytics and MI visualisation.
• Strong level of analytical skills complemented with business understanding.
• Experience of working closely with FP&A and ARC counterparts to deliver performance reporting insights.

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

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!

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 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.

Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be 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:

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.

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