Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Tax Group

Job Description:

Job Description
Join bp at a pivotal moment as we transform our finance and compliance landscape. As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate and timely indirect tax compliance across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Indirect Tax Operations Manager – Asia Pacific, you’ll support bp’s tax governance by ensuring high data integrity and providing insights that drive better tax and business outcomes.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal finance teams, offshore service centres, and tax authorities, becoming a trusted advisor on indirect tax matters. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex tax issues, and is passionate about continuous improvement.

What You Will Deliver

• Review and analyse periodic indirect tax compliance obligations, primarily for Australian Excise and New Zealand Customs Excise, as well as GST and other taxes as required.
• Provide timely and accurate advice to business stakeholders on indirect tax matters.
• Guide and support offshore GBS teams in preparing indirect tax submissions.
• Liaise with the ATO, NZ IRD, and other authorities to manage queries and ensure compliance.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to uplift indirect tax awareness across finance and business teams.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements in tax compliance; escalate insights to senior management.
• Support tax-related business projects, including providing key tax inputs and participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• A degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in an indirect tax role with strong compliance exposure.
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence across multiple teams and locations.
• Experience interpreting indirect tax legislation within corporate or chartered environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with offshore teams and support capability development.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAP.

Key Technical Competencies

• In-depth understanding of indirect tax accounting and compliance processes.
• Strong data analytical skills with the ability to interpret and translate complex tax data into actionable insights.
• Experience in indirect tax advisory, including contributions to business projects and transactions.
• Ability to assess and mitigate tax-related risks, and identify opportunities for improved compliance efficiency.
• Practical experience working with tax authorities and managing regulatory queries.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• 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 accommodation!

Travel Requirement

Negligible 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:

Communication, Data Management, Digital Fluency, Direct and indirect tax compliance and accounting, Ethical judgement, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Influencing tax law and policy, Interpreting and applying tax law, Managing tax dispute resolution and controversies, Negotiating, Schedule and resources, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability awareness and action, Tax advice for mergers, acquisitions and disposals activity, Tax advisory, Tax compliance process management, Tax reporting and control, Transfer Pricing

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.