Technical Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Profile SummaryThe successful candidate will be a key member of the Technical Accounting advisory team, responsible for providing advice on technical accounting issues, issuing guidelines on the application of policies in the Group Reporting Manualand embedding Group policy within the businesses. The role holder will report to the Technical Accounting Senior Manager and be part of a small team (6) of agile resource that will work across each of the segments (excluding T&S) and on Group matters as appropriate.JobAdvertTechnical Accounting AnalystDo you want to join a company whose aim is to make a real difference to the sustainability of our planet BP is on a journey to transform our business to do just that. It wont be straight forward and there will be challengesalong the way, we are up for it, are you This is a hybrid role working 60/40.The successful candidate will be a key member of the Technical Accounting advisory team, responsible for providing advice on technical accounting issues, issuing guidelines on theapplication of policies in the Group Reporting Manual and embedding Group policy within the businesses. The role holder will report to the Technical Accounting Senior Manager and be part of a small team (6) of agile resource that will work across each of thesegments (excluding T&S) and on Group matters as appropriate.The workload is varied and provides good exposure to senior management and regions / businesses; and the opportunity to get involved in multifaceted projects such as acquisitions and disposals; rolloutof new standards; the quarterly due diligence process and other accounting issues as they arise. The role also offers opportunities for the post holder to contribute to and facilitate training offers.The role will report to the Technical Accounting SeniorManager, who leads the agile pool of technical accounting advisors on behalf of VP Technical Accounting. The Technical Accounting team sit under SVP ARC. Role and Responsibilities:Initiate, influence and recommend on the development of Group policy for newaccounting standards and to promote their consistent applicationAttend and input into the activities of the Accounting Policy Delivery Team (APDT)Embed existing Group policy within finance teams across the segments and test the application thereofSupportARC teams in the application of group policy for non-routine financial reporting issuesSupport the due diligence process Enable the clear communication of Segment policy matters to senior managementDevelop appropriate guidance notes to promote the consistentapplication of group policy across all Regions and obtain approval from the APDT.Research and answer questions from controllers in the Segments on the application policy in the GRM.Collaborate with external auditors on relevant mattersSupport the developmentand facilitation of technical accounting trainingSupport M&A with technical accounting issues on their projects when requested Key interfaces:Segment /function finance teams and businesses 65%APDT 25%External Audit, Internal Audit 10%Essential Education:Educatedto degree level.Essential Experience and Role Requirements:The post holder will have strong financial, analytical and interpersonal skills and will be a self-starter. They will have:Post-qualification experienceA strong understanding of IFRS and other regulatoryaccounting guidance (Internal candidates only: a strong understanding of the bp Group Reporting Manual)A passion for technical accounting Strong impact, interpersonal and communication skills Ability to present and facilitate training materialAbility to coach,challenge, and influence effectively Good business judgment in handling potentially sensitive financial issuesAbility to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a track record of delivery in a project setting We are an equal opportunity employer and valuediversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.EntityFinanceJob Family GroupFinance GroupRelocation availableNoTravelrequiredNegligible travelTime TypeFull timeCountryUnited KingdomAbout BPFINANCEJoin us in a crucial time of transition. We are bringing all of our finance and procurement activities for the group into one place, enabling better work.For you this means workingwith us on:Complianceefficiently delivering external reporting requirements to ensure we continue to meet our regulatory obligations in all jurisdictions, supported by robust control environment across all three lines of defence.Stewardshiplayingout a robust finance framework and providing ongoing management of the balance sheet and portfolio execution, supported by effective advocacy to the market.Performancefacilitating the effective allocation of capital, development of business plans andcoordination of business performance interventions to ensure a consistent delivery between strategic aspirations, operational forecasts and delivered outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for value creation through mergers and acquisition-led deals,commercial negotiations and integration of business opportunities.Transformationdriving digital transformation (centralising, digitising, optimising) across all elements of the finance entity to achieve sector-leading cost-performance.