FP&A O&G Control Analyst

Overview

FP&A O&G Control Analyst supporting the quarterly close, financial reporting, due diligence and controls for the P&O Technology function at BP.

What you'll do

• Deliver the quarterly close process.
• Support the controller in applying appropriate accounting policies to complex and ambiguous accounting matters.
• Support the controller in delivering Group financial reporting requirements, including timeliness of data submissions, validation checks and 'Additional and Supplementary' data.
• Review and finalise WBS and cost coding creation in relation to required recharges.
• Support the FP&A controller in quarterly due diligence and the Financial Memorandum governance process for the P&O Technology function.
• Provide assurance around the operation of internal controls, working through FP&A and other process towers.
• Support the team in assuring the accuracy and completeness of the actuals process.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with teams to enable early identification of issues and reinforce first-line control requirements.
• Support internal and external audits with queries relevant to the entity.
• Support the FP&A Controller on the statutory accounting process for the technology function.
• Validate changes in the Delegation of Authority and related system changes under supervision of the controller.
• Provide variance analysis on actuals reporting in line with Group financial reporting, instructions and QAR quarterly analytical requirements.
• Ensure recharges and allocations and assure the recharge models in line with transfer pricing policies for the procurement function in Technology.

What you'll need

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 4-8 years of relevant post-degree experience working across multiple segments, with experience of financial reporting.
• Strong accounting knowledge with a solid foundation in financial principles and controls.
• Process experience across Accounting, Reporting and Control, with good understanding of Planning, Performance and Commercial processes.
• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP and Microsoft products, and visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Inquisitive approach with a drive to understand underlying details and root causes.
• Able to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage collaborators clearly and professionally.
• Able to perform effectively under time pressure, delivering accurate and timely data, analysis and insights to meet business deadlines.
• Deep understanding of the principles of continuous improvement and process perfection.
• Excellent teammate with ability to communicate optimally and work together with business collaborators.

Nice to have

• Experience within global, complex and matrix organizations, preferably within an Oil & Gas business.
• Use of Power BI dashboards and macros in dashboard reporting.

Details

• Location: India - Pune.
• Shift timings: 11:30am to 8:30pm.
• Negligible travel expected; the source also states no travel is expected with this role.
• Not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Hybrid of office and remote working.