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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 new Supply, Trading & Shipping Team in Budapest and advance your career as a

Accounting and Reporting Lead

The Accounting, Reporting & Control Lead is responsible for ensuring that internal and external accounting and reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and BP Group Accounting policies for the designated entity(ies) and businesses. This role is accountable for the integrity of accounting across the end to end process, including those activities carried out within the GBS and provides assurance to the RPT regional controllers

The role works closely with business stakeholders, GSC and GBS to ensure matters of control, financial system requirements, capability and integrity are properly considered and applied, and provides the main interface with audit/tax and the GBS/BPO.

In this role You will:

• Manages the T&S RPT business finance to deliver end-to-end financial accounting and reporting processes, ensuring activity is recorded and reported accurately and in a timely manner, whilst supporting transparency, integrity and operating excellence.
• Explores automation/continuous improvement opportunities to bring out synergies and deliver efficiencies in the process.
• Builds capability through inspiring teams to learn new skills, adopt new practices and seek growth opportunities.
• Develops and maintains a series of internal and external relationships to ensure the successful delivery of accounting and reporting projects, utilizing advanced technical capabilities to support requests, issues, activities, audits, and planning.
• Manages a team to provide solutions to drive the simplification and standardization of accounting and reporting processes, encouraging collaboration to design and implement system and process improvements and ensure internal and external best practices are shared across the wider team.
• Coordinates analysis and explanation of reports and accounts to ensure informed decision making, making sure that data is retained and meets obligations.Lead the control agenda across the supported business, to assure a robust control environment; co-ordinate business control reviews, health checks and audits in local entities, and follow up on the recommendations and
• findings. This includes IT/Systems risks and controls.
• Manages a team of direct reports, ensuring the appropriate expectations, principles, structures, tools and responsibilities are in place to deliver the plan and deliver excellence. In line with continuous conversations, have regular honest and constructive dialogue with team members to support performance and career development while following bp’s expectation outlined in the CoC and ‘Who we are’..

What You will need to be successful:

• Finance & Accounting Professional/ Graduate with 6-8 years relevant experience
• Recognised accounting qualification
• Hands-on experience in process re-engineering, improvements, and strong drive on process transformation
• Experience in process transformation initiatives
• Experience in managing teams (as finance lead, team leader or audit manager)
• 5+ years of experience coaching and/or leading others
• Proven track record in Financial Accounting
• Relevant BP business experience and knowledge
• Proficiency in English
• Able to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a consistent track record of delivery against tight deadlines
• Innovation and organisational change management proficiencies
• Ability to align operational and project management tasks and priorities
• Self-confident appearance in relation to the internal and outside world
• Strong communication and cooperation skills
• Knowledge of SAP financial modules / functionality and reporting tools. 
• Oil/Energy industry experience and knowledge with an understanding of the terminology, business functions and processes is a big plus.

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
• Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options

• Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.