ARC Team Lead

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About bp

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!

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

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

As bp transitions to a coordinated energy company, we are strengthening our Finance organization to deliver high-quality financials, robust controls, and strategic insights across operations. The Finance Manager –Accounting and Reporting and Controls, RTR will play a critical leadership role within the Finance Business & Technology (FBT) organization, driving accurate accounting, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in fuel accounting and related RTR processes.

This role will combine deep technical accounting expertise, strong risk & control demeanor, and cross-functional leadership to ensure end-to-end accountability for fuel-related financials and reporting.

Key Accountabilities

🔹 1. Accounting & Financial Ownership

• Lead and ensure accurate and timely accounting of related transactions, including purchases, inventory, taxes, and pricing adjustments.

• Be responsible for detailed accounting, reconciliation, and variance analysis, ensuring alignment between physical stock, transactional records, and financial reporting.

• Manage complex reconciliation activities across deliveries, sales, tanks, and pricing movements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring completeness of financials.

• Own month-end and year-end close processes for overall accounting within RTR.

🔹 2. Accounting, Reporting & Controls

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of actuals, forecasting, and financial reporting, with strong analytical review and variance commentary.

• Drive adherence to IFRS and BP accounting policies, partnering closely with Accounting Policy teams.

• Perform the margin reviews and moving average reviews.

• Design and maintain robust internal controls frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Act as SME for accounting policy application, especially in complex and judgmental areas.

🔹 3. Risk Management & Governance

• Lead and embed a strong risk management framework, proactively identifying financial and operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Ensure standardization of processes and control adherence across entities and clusters.

• Act as customer concern point for complex issues, applying judgment to resolve high-impact challenges.

🔹 4. Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals and team leads, driving performance, capability building, and succession planning.

• Set clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability frameworks across the team.

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

🔹 5. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a finance partner to business, operations, and cross-functional teams, providing insights to support decision-making.

• Build strong relationships with site teams, supply chain, and fuel operations collaborators to ensure alignment and data accuracy.

• Collaborate with auditors and senior leadership on financial performance, compliance, and reporting matters.

🔹 6. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Drive operational improvements, digital automation, and system optimization across accounting and RTR processes.

• See opportunities to reduce manual interventions, improve cycle times, and enhance data quality.

• Lead or contribute to critical initiatives across FBT and finance transformation programs.

What You Need to Be Successful

✅ Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in RTR / fuel /Retail/ inventory / commodity accounting

• Strong hold on compliance and internal control process.

• Proven experience in financial reporting, controls, and risk management in a multinational environment

• Recognized accounting qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA preferred)

✅ Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep understanding of:

  • IFRS and accounting policies

  • Inventory accounting and reconciliation complexities

  • Month-end close, reporting, and variance analysis

• Experience in controls, compliance, and audit coordination

✅ Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• Strong people leadership and team management experience

• Ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional collaborators

• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives

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:

Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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.

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.