Senior Control Analyst

BP

Houston, TX

$117,000 - $140,000 a year


Description

Location
United States of America - Texas - Houston, United States of America - Colorado - Denver
Travel required
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Job category
Finance
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Job code
RQ096663
Experience level
Intermediate


Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations


Job Family Group:

Finance Group


Job Description:

Role Synopsis

The Control Analyst role is responsible for providing accounting, reporting, and control (ARC) support for BPX Energy upstream business units (BUs). The analyst not only has responsibility in an advisory capacity for correct application of accounting/control policies and processes, but to ensure the integrity of actuals for the BUs. The analyst interacts with teams across the BU landscape to ensure alignment and to coordinate / gather data and address issues.

Key accountabilities

    Maintain effective control environment; assure compliance with accounting policy
    Monitor the operating effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, identify and mitigate risks and gaps, eliminate unnecessary complexity
    Assess business context to advise BUs on accounting and control matters; seek to influence and assure sound business decision making processes
    Provide support and validation of key business processes and BU actuals by completing monthly reviews and analysis
    Lead quarterly due diligence process
    Provide governance assurance prior to operational activities
    Delegation of Authority (DoA) oversight and control via maintenance activities, guidance, and communication within the BUs
    Support BU partner audits
    Liaise with Outsource Accounting Provider and bpx Central ARC on recurring basis regarding standard and ongoing accounting activities
    Support business and seek opportunities to drive innovation and efficiencies between the teams

Essential Education & Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, or related disciplines.
    5+ years accounting/financial experience in the oil & gas industry
    Sound understanding of upstream E&P business
    Strong analytical skills and performance bias
    Experience with SAP/SAP PRA/SAP HANA
    Experience with PowerApps, PowerBI or other data reporting/analytical tools and utilizing these tools to streamline/automate processes
    Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
    Familiarity with accounting and financial control policies / practices
    Ability to analyze large volumes of data, recognize trends, and recommend solutions

How much do we pay (Base)? $117,000 $140,000. Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

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

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of the future!


Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role


Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:

Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Long Term Planning {+ 5 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 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.


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