Grade GResponsible for developing and managing processes to support internal planning and performance management and external performance reporting, using advanced technical capabilities to support projects in own area, perform short and long-term performance analysis and insights, working collaboratively to drive continuous improvement and drive the production of management information.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. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero.

In Hungary, we operate bp's Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world's need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions - providing solutions across all of bp. Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!

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 Team and advance your career as a

Planning & Performance Manager

In this role You will:

• Establish & maintain a proactive business partnering relationship between Embedded Finance, Business Stakeholders, Budget Holders and GBS PPR Function to ensure underlying performance is well understood, to proactively challenge and propose performance improvements, and to monitor & investigate anomalies & trends.
• Be the key point of contact with the Business Segment
• Actively support reporting and cost allocation processes
• Understand the drivers of value for the Business segment and associated risks.
• Understand and provide insight on how changes to strategy and tactics will impact financial outcomes.
• Support commercial decision making through insightful questioning and challenging insight.
• Be responsible for the overall accuracy of reporting and the close process for GBS owned processes
• Maintain a strong internal control environment
• Apply knowledge of specific policies including Group accounting policies as outlined in the Group Reporting Manual (GRM) and GCM to ensure compliance
• Apply control frameworks to business processes and supports continuous improvement to ensure ethical and financial integrity is maintained
• Actively identify requirements for additional process and systems controls and brings up or responds appropriately.
• Partner with Embedded Finance and Business Segment Leads to lead the performance agenda to deliver in-year and multi-year plans and shape business strategy for the longer term
• Understand macro-economic assumptions and resulting implications for planning and understand any exceptions to these relating to the specifics of local business.
• Be accountable for GFO / GFR process and ensuring plans and forecasts are realistic within the context of the Business Segment strategy and the external environmen.
• Be accountable for providing timely, accurate and reliable financial and management information including analysis, interpretation and insight
• Own the Allocations & Recovery process, working with key partners to ensure timely and accurate input into the Plan process
• Contribute to business case preparation & subsequent review of FMs & CAPEX expenditure.
• Support business performance conversations with the Executive
• Contribute to the Business Segment Extended Leadership Team, improving how we operate across Embedded and GBS teams and our ability to support Business effectiveness and performance
• Embed the new ways of working, driving collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance performance in the GBS in support of the Business Segment agenda

What You will need to be successful:

• Self-starter; able to manage a varied workload in volume and time pressure
• Excellent teammate with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including the translation of complex requirements to simple outcomes
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant PPR/business field required. Master's Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Typically requires a minimum of 8 years relevant post degree experience.
• Recognised professional accounting qualification
• Fluency in English

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
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• 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
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2023 Award (SSC / BSC sector) third time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

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:
Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial acumen (Inactive), Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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.