Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Job Description

Join our Trading & Shipping team and advance your career as a
 

Trading Settlements Senior Analyst (AP- AR Analyst)

Our supply and trading business, Trading & Shipping (T&S), connects BP to the world’s traded markets for oil, gas, power, refinery feedstocks and currencies. We market BP’s equity crude oil and natural gas, import feedstocks for our refinery system and buy products to meet marketing demand. We offer a combination of unique expertise in physical supply and trading, innovative financial structures, and world-class analytics to deliver long-term value, from wellhead to end customer.

In this role You will:

Manage a portfolio for settlement of financial and physical transactions.

Be accountable for the accurate and timely completion of Settlements activities within area of responsibility, which include:

Generate customer invoices and supporting documentation

Settle all transactions per contractual terms

Ensure funds are received and paid on time and accurately; liaise with counterparties should any discrepancies occur; provide thorough explanations for any outstanding balances, ensure disputes are tracked, monitored and resolved in a timely manner

Accurate and timely reporting of all transactions and processing in the Ledgers

Provide accurate details of projected cash flows to enable Treasury to manage daily and weekly cash requirements

Ensure smooth close and perform regular reconciliations. Ensure non-reconciling items are followed-up

Build and maintain strong relationships with trading and shipping commercial teams

Manage aged debt, cash forecasting and unreconciling items

Deal with a wide variety of ad-hoc queries timely and escalate as appropriate

Identify and assist in delivering continuous improvement ideas

What You will need to be successful:

Fluency in English

Relevant degree and at least 1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting

General understanding of Accounts Payable and Receivable principles

SAP experience is an advantage

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

Great problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Good partner management and customer service capabilities

Team player attitude, proactive manner and good communication skills

Ability to prioritize, handle pressure and deliver against deadlines
 

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 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth 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:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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.