Finance Transformation & Projects Advisor

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

About the role

The Finance Transformation & Projects Advisor will play a key role in driving the transformation agenda across Refining, Biofuels & Hydrogen Finance.

This role will turn strategic priorities into action, supporting transformation initiatives, new operating models, process improvements and new ways of working. Success will require a strong transformation attitude, strategic thinking, a willing to take action approach and the ability to build positive relationships across the organisation.

What you will deliver

• Drive transformation and strategic initiatives from planning through to implementation, taking ownership of actions and outcomes.
• Support the develop and implementation of improved operating models, processes and ways of working.
• Find opportunities for simplification, standardisation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, business, digital and project teams to align stakeholders and enable delivery.
• Translate complex challenges and strategic priorities into clear actions and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops and support change, communication and adoption of new ways of working.
• Support project and investment governance, including business cases, leadership materials, value tracking and financial analysis where required.

What you will need to be successful

• Strong transformation and change experience, with a track record of delivering organisational, process or business improvement initiatives.
• An action-oriented mindset, with the ability to take ownership and turn strategy into tangible outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical capability, with confidence working through ambiguity.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and create alignment.
• Relevant transformation, change, project management or business improvement experience and/or qualifications.
• Finance experience, including exposure to financial modelling, business cases or investment governance, would be beneficial.
• Experience in refining, manufacturing, energy or industrial environments and relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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 accommodation.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

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 policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 4 more}

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Future Location Notice:  This role will start in St James' Square, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in St James' Square, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.