Data Operations Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future.  We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. 

The Account Receivable Analyst is accountable for timely and accurate recording of cash receipts, direct debit run and match invoices into the AR ledgers. The main responsibility is to post cash to outstanding invoices and undertake the reconciliation of a variety of currency account reconciliations, added to several specific accounting tasks from simple to medium transactions.

Acting as support to the collections team, to ensure customer accounts are monitored are tightly controlled and compliant to BP Policy. This includes regular contact with internal / external collaborators in order to reach yearly goals / targets. Prepare documents for period close while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance  Build up and maintain professional relationship with Business Partners.

About the Role:

Create and maintain the master data not limited to material master, vendor master, customer master and pricing master to ensure that the master data is kept up-to-date and in a consistent and organized manner.
• Complete assigned steps in the addition, change and deactivation processes for master data records.
• Apply the respective reporting tools to supervise data accuracy and synchronization across the various systems.
• Maintaining good relationships with business function
• Ensure data input is consistent with the data standards and meets the required levels of completeness
• Run Data performance reports for the key quality measures of completeness, consistency, uniqueness, accuracy and participate on operations meetings on SLA agreements and benchmark measures 
• Ability to work and collaborate within a virtual distributed team environment
• Ability to prioritize successfully
• Ability to formulate and address problems
• Ability to build positive relationships with business collaborators, technical teams and delivery teams
• Solve data issues and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process master data requests efficiently in line with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Key Performance Indicators (benchmark).
• Identify and implement process and solution requirements for the master data management process.
• Data gathering, maintenance and reporting for the monitoring of benchmarks and trends in the master data management process.
• Working hours ANZ Shift [ 05:30 hrs – 02:30 hrs IST] to support Business Partners

What Will you Deliver

• Articulate key outcomes and accountabilities that this person will deliver to be successful in this role. Ensure you describe the work the results you want the job holder to deliver and not the process you expect them to apply to get to these outcomes
• Data Operations – ensuring high quality information and data is maintained to support decision-making, business processes and digital services
• Collaborator Management - The systematic identification, analysis, management, monitoring and improvement of collaborators relationships in order to target and improve mutually conducive outcomes.
• Customer Support - Acting as a point of contact to support service users and customers reporting issues, requesting information, access, or other services.
• Operational Completion - Has a sound understanding of process and workflow streamlining, problem resolution and organizational change
• Risk Management - Identifies external and internal factors that impact risk and mitigation opportunities. Identifies potential new or emerging risks / threats and implements mitigation plans
• Change Management - Builds energy around a change using a detailed approach to transition from the present to the desired state
• Digital Fluency - Optimally uses digital mentorship, tools, methodologies, and security measures for operating as a digital business. Uses digital tools to collaborate, coordinate, plan and reflect on digital data
• Analytical Thinking - Systematically breaks down a sophisticated problem or process into component parts using logical analysis techniques to reach a solution. Logically assesses relationships, grasps interdependencies, and reviews trends within a sophisticated problem or situation. Challenges assumptions and reliability of acquired information
• Decision Making – Makes decisions affecting both own tasks and those of others. Combines a variety of factors including commercial awareness, risk and financial expertise to make appropriate decisions and derive insights
• Innovation - Adapts existing processes, methods and ways of working to drive efficiency. Uses digital technologies to develop new insights, projects and opportunities
• Influencing - Identifies areas of alliance and disagreement, evaluates options and potential outcomes.
 

Experience and Qualifications:

• These are the crucial requirements of the job description and should focus on quantifiable criteria
• Consider whether a degree and/or professional qualification is required to succeed in the role. If not a direct requirement for the role, academic achievements and professional qualifications should not be listed
• Fluent in English language with the ability to express any idea without hesitation, have good vocabulary and grammar; people understand you easily. Both your spoken and written skills are good.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Consistent record in data administration or master data systems development with a good understanding of the principles of data conversion, consolidation and harmonization.
• Some experience in JDE & Salesforce or other SAP would be an advantage 
• Previous experience in data structures or data management/administration.
• Previous experience in a compliance environment where standards must be delivered by systems, processes and people (e.g., a quality function) and experience of operational data requirements of sophisticated ERP systems.
• Shared service center experience.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

There is additional DE&I and entity wording that will be automatically added to the job description. At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued

• Possibility to join our social communities and networks

• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path

• Life and health insurance, medical care package

• And many other benefits.

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.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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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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