ARC Process Improvement Expert

Acts as finance SME to the business, applying detailed understanding of how appropriate application of accounting policy can ensure best results within policy and compliance remit. Oversees and validates reporting for the local entity and provides assurance to the Accounting, Reporting and Control Manager on the integrity of the financial reports. Engaged with BP Accounting Policy team and maintains a close working relationship with the GBS GBS (and FVC) supporting key financial processes. Ensuring adherence to the financial standardisation agenda across the cluster and escalate exceptions to the relevant decision makers. This includes a deep knowledge of system (eg Nike) processes including control points. Keeping abreast on fiscal and regulatory legislation for Group/IFRS. Able to translate and apply BPs control framework at the local entity level. Financial Reporting Ensures financial reporting meets the requirements for Group reporting including timeliness of data submissions, validation checks and Additional and Supplementary data. Ensures requirements of all local legislation over financial reporting, accounting and control are met, including Statutory and Tax Reporting where relevant. Responsible for the oversight of the local entities balance sheet and cash flow, and treatment of cross charges for the country / Cluster costs, including consistency. Accountable for assuring the accuracy & completeness of the actuals / forecast process for the local entities and GBS analytical review in support of the RF. Ensure delivery of the annual planning & rolling forecast process for the local entity. Control and Risk Framework Support the Accounting, Reporting and Control Manager on the control agenda across the local entity(ies) and plants (ACDD, HRA, CoC, SOD, DoA, MCE, DD, BCRs, BSI), working with the GSC, GBS and BP ESE to assure a robust control environment. Oversee or supports relevant Due Diligence process for the local entity(ies), ensuring all relevant requirements are met. Support Accounting, Reporting and Control Manager to lead the Risk Management process, ensuring it is truly embedded in local entities and appropriate mitigations are in place. Drive continuous improvement projects (e.g. via the accounting, reporting & control network). Leadership Coaches the wider finance and business teams, to build capabilities and develop competencies and professional qualifications. Significant amount of networking required (interpersonal skills) to align all stakeholders across multiple locations/countries. The ARC Process Improvement Expert supports the Accounting, Reporting and Control Manager who is accountable for the actuals/RF, however, relationships (often virtual) with the Performance teams, GSC, GBS will be paramount in ensuring effectiveness. Essential Education Recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA. or working towards this. Fluency in English. Fluency in Polish is an advantage. Essential experience and job requirements Proven track record demonstrating ability to deliver efficiency in processes and strong skills in project management. Looks for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently, and drive continuous improvement methodology. Strong understanding of how BPs Financial control & Accounting processes and systems operate including key interfaces with other Corporate & Functions departments and with GBS. Extensive experience of reporting and MI processes (actuals, RF & plan). Proven track record in controls, compliance & risk management in a multi-national environment. Proven track record demonstrating ability to interact with and influence people at all levels within the organisation, building strong relationships quickly. A strong understanding of IT&S infrastructure (preferably SAP). Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location) Fluent English knowledge are required. Desirable criteria & qualifications Language and interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness Good level of analytical skills, numeracy and good financial understanding Customer- and service-oriented thinking, Readiness for action and ability to work under pressure, Self confident appearance in relations to the external contacts even on senior level Strong communication and cooperation skills to be able to drive process improvements across various teams Able to manage multiple / conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery against tight deadlines. Recognised professional qualification in a business or finance field or similar field. Experience in continuous improvement tools and techniques such as Kaizen, Lean or Six-Sigma. Relocation available No Travel required Negligible travel Is this a part time position? No About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future. Global Business Services (GBS) is BPs shared services organisation. GBS add value by standardising and modernising business activities, whilst maintaining a robust control environment and driving operational excellence. There are five GBS Centres globally, situated in Europe, Africa, Asia, America and ANZ and Central Teams across all locations as well as the UK and Houston. We have been continuing to develop our European Service Centre in Budapest, Hungary since 2009 and now we are extending our presence in Szeged as well. We aim to bring dynamism to the country and opportunities to all our current and future employees. Due to upcoming corporate transitions and our progressively growing competence over multifaceted business processes, our European service centre is persistently broadening its range of prominent career opportunities in both cities. We offer more and more B2B roles for career planners as well as increasingly complex, high-level, senior positions to seasoned experts. We are seeking individuals who share our values and are ready to make our business and culture stronger. Our key aim is to keep building on the successes weve seen over recent years, driving through the many and varied projects were working on that demonstrate continuous improvement. We strive to inspire our employees by creating an enjoyable, challenging work environment whilst simultaneously providing balance in private and work life, advancement through compensation, fun at work and shared devotion in volunteering and charity activities. All roles in BP Global Business Services offer some form of agile working to enable you to integrate your work and personal commitments. Talk to us about what agile working could look like for you. Segment Corporate & Functions Closing Date [ "12-Feb-2018" ] Apply now