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.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

About the role

• Build and lead a specific country and business focused Trade Loan & Customer Credit team
• Manage credit assessment and trade loan related activities for the relevant country/business supported by the team to ensure the requested change is aligned with BP Delegation of Authority and with the Lubes Credit and Trade Loan Policies.
• Accountable for building capability and supporting change within the team in the drive for an operational excellence, professional business partnering & compliance
• Support via active involvement any operational tasks performed by the team members
• Coach and develop members of the team from the technical and soft skills point of view and coordinate team activities
• All active customers to have a valid credit review in place, an assigned BP risk rating and an assigned CL in the system
• Ensure customers are trading within the assigned credit limit level
• Ensure timely management of blocked order cases
• Ensure periodic credit reviews are performed in line with the Downstream Credit Process requirements / Credit Policy
• Ensure that Trade Loan proposals are prepared validated & submitted for approval in compliance with BP financial guidelines and the Trade Loan Policy (eg IRR, Credit Risk, DoA)

In this role You will

Business & Execution

• Lead and oversee all credit analysis and trade loan activities, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting.
• Partner closely with the business through regular meetings to stay aligned on market developments, strategies, and customer needs.
• Ensure clear GBS ownership and accountability.

Partner Management

• Manage relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring issues are addressed effectively and on time.

Systems & Process Support

• Maintain solid understanding of relevant ERP systems and support related enhancements and developments.
• Supervise key indicators, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to maintain BAU.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting.

Operational Excellence

• Deliver high-quality customer service in line with indicators and SLAs.
• Support individual, team, and organizational targets.
• Maintain compliance with company, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Highlight trade investment credit risks to the Commercial Executive.

Projects & Transitions

• Actively support and contribute to credit/trade loan-related projects.
• Ensure smooth and successful transitions in collaboration with transition managers and collaborators.

Governance & Compliance

• Support strategic target setting and execution.
• Ensure effective resource management and backup structures.
• Maintain audit compliance with proper analytical backup for Trade Loan GL accounts.

People Leadership

• Balance team workload and prevent backlogs.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Hold regular team and participant meetings to align on priorities and results.
• Foster a positive, passionate team culture through engagement, training, and team events.

What You will need to be successful

• University Degree or equivalent experience preferred (in Economics or related fields) or other Graduation in Economics (High School)
• Customer Relationship management, Account Receivable or Cash Collection/Finance & Accounting experience in an international environment
• Experience in People Management / Order to Cash / R2R
• Ability to work afternoon shift up to 75% within month (15:30-23:30)
• Able to deal with sophisticated situations while maintaining the right balance of customer and business focus
• Able to produce consistently high-quality information within tight deadlines
• Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory.
• Strong impact, interpersonal and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business.
• Looks for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently
• Assimilate data to identify key issues and aid decision making
• High analytical skills
• Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks
• Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities, such as finance and purchase to pay.
• High understanding of the business requirements and strategy
• Must demonstrate high level of proficiency in Excel and show an intermediate level interest in systems applications (SAP or Siebel)
• Highly motivated

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global Share Match plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions

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:

Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Commercial Acumen, Credit Management, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Negotiating, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

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/neurocognitive functioning, 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.