External Reporting Analyst (fix term)

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. 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.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as External Reporting Analyst (fix term)

Please note that this is a fixed-term opportunity until 2028. 08. 01.

The External Reporting Analyst role is in the External Financial Reporting team based in Budapest.

External Financial Reporting (EFR) is the team within BP responsible for the group consolidation and preparation of the group’s published financial documents in the Annual Report and Form 20-F, quarterly UK stock exchange announcements (SEA), quarterly US filings (Form 6-K), quarterly filing of consolidated financial documents of BP America,  Databook, and Japanese reporting.

The role is very much global in nature and provides an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain exposure to a wide range of accounting issues, network with a variety of other Finance and non-finance teams and offers an insight into the Group’s global financial reporting processes.

In this role You will:

• Be part of a global External Financial Reporting team comprising four External Financial Reporting Analysts based in Budapest. Working alongside the External Financial Reporting Manager, the role provides support to the VP External Financial Reporting.
• Liaise with data submitters, business segment policy and control teams, Tax, Treasury and external auditors.
• Review of submitted data for completeness, accuracy and data integrity, and raising and resolution of queries.
• Preparation of primary financial documents and notes to the accounts.
• Provide advice to data submitters and businesses on group reporting matters and ensure that group accounting procedures are followed.
• Participate in delivery of training for data submitters across the group.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within EFR to increase efficiencies within the team and processes.
• Involvement in ad-hoc group projects including CFIN implementation.

What You will need to be successful:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or Qualified accountant or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial reporting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyses and interpret complex financial data
• Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools is highly valued
• Excellent partner engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage several priorities and consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Flexible demeanor with a willingness to embrace change and adapt to evolving business needs and priorities

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of consolidations, either as preparer or auditor
• Experience of Group reporting processes/systems within BP (FBW and Analysis for Office)

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.

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

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}

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Legal Disclaimer:

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.

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