Operations Analyst III

Job description

Segment

Corporate & Functions
Role synopsis

The Hydrocarbon Value Chain Operations Analyst III job exists to ensure financial obligations set out in contracts are satisfied through the generation of accurate and timely sales invoices to customers and payments to vendors.

Req ID

81040BR
Location

United States - Illinois - Naperville
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

• Provide deep process domain expertise for Hydrocarbon Value Chain Accounting processes to support operations delivery, quality management and control.
• Work closely with the wider Tower Leadership Team and related business partners to define and implement Define, Own, Source, and Operate (DOSO) strategies for GBS.
• Support Team Leads and Service Delivery Managers in monitoring all Hydrocarbon Value Chain Accounting processes where applicable and by providing accurate and timely management information and reconciliations as required in support of GBS strategic initiatives related to end-to-end process ownership and overall process efficiency.
• Review changes in the regulatory environment, determine impact and communicate the same to the relevant partners and stakeholders. Regularly lead and track efforts to proactively manage associated risks and update the relevant supporting procedures.
• Liaise with business partners to understand their reporting requirements and tailor solutions to provide them critical management insights for making informed business decisions.
• Analyze, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolutions to routine and chronic problems, complex customer issues and new initiatives across all facets of the Hydrocarbon Value Chain Accounting process.
• Identify and analyze process and system improvement opportunities, develop short term workaround solutions or provide recommendations for permanent solutions and take a leading role in initiating and managing projects to deliver these solutions.
• Lead additional projects related to new initiatives or enhancements, the implementation of policy changes, new GBS scope and other applicable process and system changes. Work closely with operations, customers, stakeholders and enabling teams to help initiate this change activity.
• Drive best practices globally by working effectively with other Lead Analysts and Lead Service Delivery Managers both within and outside of the Tower. Work collaboratively with the wider GBS team from enabling and central groups.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders to ensure that related issues are dealt with in a timely and effective manner. Proactively engage with key vendors/ suppliers to identify new opportunities for value creation.
• Point of contact for escalations related to service level requirements, service issues, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor key reports and metrics to ensure delivery of service in accordance with the Service Line Agreement.
• Work with Accenture to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, records or processes associated with services provided.
• Provides quality assurance to leadership around end to end process documentation (updates and enhancements).

Essential Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business related area

Desirable criteria and qualifications

• 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• SAP experience.
• Prior experience working with pricing engines such as Marketview.
• Supply and trading experience.

About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP has established a Global Business Services (GBS) in the Chicago area which provides Finance, Customer Service and Operational Procurement services to businesses across the Americas. This GBS is part of an integrated network of Global Business Services to support SPU (strategic performance unit) operations globally, providing cost optimization and process standardization, through global delivery capabilities and enabling technologies. The GBS is a dynamic, performance-driven organization that deeply values its customers and its people, and seeks continuous improvement in all it does.
Application close date

29-May-2017
Sub-category

Financial Accounting & Reporting
Job category

Finance
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Illinois
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

• Ability to operate with a strong accounting control mind set.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Access).
• Ability to work well under the demands of constant deadlines, ability to multi-task, ability to effectively prioritize and make effective decisions.
• Customer and service oriented thinking, strong business and technical judgment, strong analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, numeracy and financial awareness.

Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

Ability to work in the Naperville, IL office location. No relocation assistance will be provided.
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age.

Legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.