Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Finance Manager – Castrol Egypt
 

bp is reimagining energy for people and our planet.
We provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. We’re redefining what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner – and help the world get there too. A culture that values everyone is crucial to us. Who you are matters more than where you’re from or how you live your life. To help our people thrive, we develop a truly diverse and inclusive environment.

Would you like to join a team of diverse, dedicated professionals leading the way in delivering cleaner, better energy?

Advance your career as:

Finance Manager

Purpose of role

The Finance Manager leads all financial activities for Castrol Egypt, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with Egyptian regulations and IFRS. The role supervises budgeting, forecasting, performance and cashflow, maintains strong controls, handles audits, and ensures full statutory and tax compliance. As ERP super-user, the Finance Manager drives data quality and process efficiency while working closely with JV partners, distributors and regional teams to provide clear financial insight for key decisions. The role also leads a small finance team, promotes continuous improvement, and upholds bp’s standards for safety, compliance and inclusion.

Key accountabilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and financial analysis

• Ensure compliance with Egyptian law, tax requirements, IFRS and bp/JV standards

• Maintain strong internal controls and handle statutory audits

• Supervise treasury and cashflow, ensuring reliable forecasting

• Act as ERP super-user to support system integrity and operational improvements

• Provide financial insight to JV partners, distributors, regional finance and the Executive Committee

• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team

• Promote safe, compliant and ethical behavior in line with bp’s values

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance or related field

• 7–8 years of finance experience, including 3+ years as a Finance Manager leading a small or medium-sized team

• Solid understanding of financial controls, performance management and reporting

• Experience handling tight deadlines and multiple priorities

• Strong analytical judgement and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation abilities

• Proficiency in Arabic and English

• Strong Excel skills

It would be beneficial to also have:

• A professional qualification such as ICAEW, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or a master’s degree or equivalent experience in finance

• Experience in a joint-venture or multinational environment

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Paid annual leave and public holidays

• Learning and development opportunities, including internal and external training

• The opportunity to work closely with regional and JV leadership and build the future of Castrol Egypt

Travel Requirement

No travel is 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:

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.

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