Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Let me tell you about the role

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This role will sit within the Finance FBT organization, in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and specialized in execution of assurance across the PPM product state,  Sustain assurance scope covers the full life cycle from the end of Product development (including preparation for product transition to operation, and testing readiness), through to transition execution, and then the ongoing steady state operation of the products.

This role supports the FP&A Analytics & Digitization Digital Product Sustain lead, who is responsible for PPM portfolio, digital strategy and implementation, as a key Subject Matter Authority (SME) delivering Sustain Assurance across the PPM portfolio of products.  The role incumbent will ideally have experience of Planning & Performance Management processes, a rounded understanding of how they can automated in products, and the key steps and potential issues in transitioning a product from development through to a live operated product..

The incumbent would be potentially required to work under alternative shift arrangements to ensure appropriate overlap hours with Eastern Standard time or Asia Pacific time zones.

What you will deliver

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• Lead the sustain assurance process for the PPM product estate - including project & squad management, scheduling, costing, communication, organizational change & governanc

• Drive the adoption of the Sustain Assurance Methodology mandated by the Sustain Assurance Playbook to ensure products continue to meet customer expectations, technology performance standards

• Driving quarterly readiness reviews including tracking conformance metric tracking, set up of product operating committee stand up and resourcing of sustain team

• Coach cross functional teams to establish key conformance metrics to support readiness to move into sustain

• Handle, guide and develop the Digital Product Sustain analyst – working closely with them to lead the execution of the Sustain Assurance activities

• Provide leadership in the FBT and PPM as a subject matter authority in the Sustain Assurance processes, encouragistandard methodology of execution and highlighting risks and opportunities to drive value

• The incumbent will be an effective leader, providing oversight and guidance of a small cross-functional squad implementing Sustain assurance activities, as well as leading from the front implementing key elements of the assurance process

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, including product development, project management and operational delivery methodologies (e.g. DevOps

• Comfortable defining and implementing an assurance reporting framework, providing end to end visibility of the assurance process for a complex global function (PPM)

• Track record in setting up and managing governance forums effectively with collaborators of all levels

• Organized and diligent to manage their own tasks in the required timelines.

• Finance background, with grounding knowledge of end-to-end financial processes, particularly Analytics and Digitization processes.

• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team including business & technical collaborators (preferably in energy or technology sectors)

• Determined, resilient individual able to proactively solve issues and challenges to achieve delivery

• Strong great teammate with ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a global multi-cultural environment

• Strong Interpersonal Skills – able to create opportunities for improvement and problem resolution, energizing and influencing others to accomplish goals & initiatives, is aware of internal business relationships within the organization. 

• Collaborative Style - provide demonstrable evidence of thriving in a team environment & of building positive, productive relationships that foster teamwork and cooperation among people and groups.

• Clear and concise communicator – able to build awareness and support of the wider Finance and Business community

• Able to make the abstract and complex simple – understanding complex system, data and workflow requirements and translating into simple language to enable business decision making and prioritization.

• Experience with digital transformation projects and process improvement initiatives.

• This role will have significant impact working with:

• Finance teams: supporting set up of system support teams, with input from Finance collaborators

• Technology: Partnering with business SME on implement delivery towards a product sustain state

• Collaborator management and influencing at all levels

• Ability to drive and lead others through change, resolving conflict, building alignment and dealing with ambiguity

• Compelling communicator – simple and clear (verbal and written)

• Ability to move between ‘big picture’ vision and down to individual activities maintaining attention to detail

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

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• Consider whether a degree and/or professional qualification is required to succeed in the role. If not a direct requirement for the role, academic achievements and professional qualifications should not be listed

Preferred education/certifications:

• Degree level or equivalent in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• Demonstrated ability in a similar business area or industry

ACCA, CIMA or equivalent financial qualifications

Lean Six Sigma qualification (or equivalent)

• Certified scrum master (CSM)

Preferred experience: Experience of:. working as a scrum master, project delivery lead

About bp

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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 more}

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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