ARC SME

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. 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 ARC Team and advance your career as an ARC SME! Please note; This role involves working night shifts; we welcome applications from candidates who are able to accommodate this as part of their working pattern, based on Hungarian labor law restriction. As an ARC SME you would lead the end-to-end financial close process for a designated region, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while providing guidance on complex accounting matters. Partner with business stakeholders to drive process improvements, support system and process changes, and ensure consistent application of controls. As a technical expert and ERP Super User, you will mentor team members, review key deliverables, and support business-critical projects. In this role You will: Adhere with the tasks outlined in the QMS Systems of FBT Europe Review and coordinate end to end quarter / year end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience in order to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to Group Reporting Manuals and/or working closely with Business/ Country teams supported. Maintain a robust control environment related to their activities. Deliver CET (Control Evaluation Template) owner responsibilities and / or support other CET owners such as managing gap reporting / Group Audit / Statutory audit if required. Coordinate and supervise segment reporting/external/group audits related to the supported country/region as required Carry out regular daily/weekly / monthly activities in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas assigned to their role Perform, control and support accounting and reporting where BP is operator and where BP is a non-operator Work with ARC Manager and Business teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required. Supervise additional and supplementary disclosure preparation for the predefined area Supervises QAR process for the predefined area Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature across the team and work with the relevant people to put these in place. This includes taking a leading role in implementing changes in processes and tools. Work with the Business teams supported to ensure mutual understanding of all accounting entries and follow up on queries. Resolve queries and issues as they arise with reference to relevant resources such as the Group Reporting Manual, working with the Business teams or other support from within the FBT. To act as a „Super User” on ERP, acting as a focal point and first line of enquiry on technical issues, providing guidance and training to other members of the team. To review and assure key deliverables from other team members and ensure processes and controls are applied consistently. To develop a good understanding of the area of the business that they support To align with any other job-related requirements. This may be defined by a task list, month end or quarter end timetable or defined by one’s relevant team lead or ARC Managers or by business contact. What You will need to be successful: Relevant degree and demonstrated experience in related Finance area Language and interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness This role may require night shift work on rare occasions Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding Customer- and service-oriented thinking, A problem solver with a readiness for action and ability to work under pressure, Self-confident appearance in relations to the internal and external contacts Strong communication and cooperation skills Assertiveness and ability to influence Works as an integrated part of the