Hydrogen Business Manager - Europe

Job Description

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Finance Group Job Summary: As part of bp’s ambition to become Net Zero, we are growing our Hydrogen businesses. We are looking to develop several Refinery Anchored and Integrated Green Hydrogen Hub projects across Middle East North Africa & Iberia. We are close to entering into severalJoint ventures, which will provide the foundation of this growth.The Business Manager for Hydrogen MENA & Iberia will support the initial set up and day to day commercial management of these joint ventures, providing commercial oversight and management to existing business entities, while helping to identify, evaluate, developand structure new opportunities.In detail, with the support of the Senior Finance Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the joint venture management of the existing business including working closely with all internal and external customers to ensure the commercial aspects of theproject are delivered. This includes maintaining JV and partner relations, overseeing contractual compliance (commercial agreement management) and commercial optimisation. They will provide advice into key decisions, supporting the JV bp board members, deliveringall the external and internal governance requirements and identifying and pursuing commercial as well as risk mitigation opportunities.Additionally, the role will support a broad range of other commercial and finance activities for other earlier stage projects including investment evaluation and screening, governance, supporting negotiations and structuring, all in service of creating materialgrowth in the Hydrogen business.Lead development of business strategy and support maturing, integration, and structuring of business opportunities which align to the agreed strategy. Leading and conducting economic evaluation, analysis and investment appraisal processes.

• Be the owner and expert on key business aspect eg LOCH calculations, model structuring, economic modelling, project financing etc. Coach and guide the junior team members in these areas.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and performance management and support development of planning and strategy for the respective projects/businesses.
• Integrate and lead the development of the business case.
• Lead communications with key counterparties, joint venture partners, lenders, off-takers, and interconnection providers including regular reporting to meet contractual requirements and facilitate effective working relationships
• Monitor compliance with key commercial agreements (not including 3rd-party supplier agreements) and communicate requirements to other members of the project/business squads
• Manage JV governance procedures, organising regular management committee meetings, documenting decisions made, consent provided
• Identify and pursue commercial and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Support with project execution to meet strategic commercial objectives, including support work for negotiations with third parties on commercial, joint venture and M&A transactions.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics and / or equivalent business degree; MBA is preferred.
• Experience and/or strong understanding of drivers of hydrogen projects, renewable energy, low carbon sector and/or power industry.
• Previous experience managing joint venture businesses including handling contractual relationships, energy value realisation, leading business negotiation, commercial asset optimisation, and deal execution.
• Can translate commercial arrangements into financial models. Uses commercial analysis to develop innovative commercial solutions in complex value chains and can assess business and financial risks.
• Understands debt and equity structures, including off-balance sheet financing and joint venture arrangements, and hedging instruments.
• Able to manage multiple/conflicting priorities. Excellent influencing skills with a consistent track record of delivery. Experience presenting to senior executives and excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Advanced MS Word and MS Power Point skills. Experience building sophisticated economic models

Desirable criteria

• Proficient with data science applications and/or Python
• Trained in, experience with, or a deep understanding of Agile ways of working
• CFA or equivalent designation are a plus

Why join our teamAt bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical carepackage and many others.We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.We offer life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity 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.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations!Travel Requirement Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Commercial acumen, Communication, Economic modelling, Independent Thinking, Influencing Skills, Joint Venture Accounting, Project Accounting, Strategic 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/neurocognitivefunctioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommo