Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, motivated by best-in-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Accounts Receivable Manager to lead and mature our Customer Account Receivable function. This individual will build and enhance the company’s collections framework, drive operational excellence, and modernize processes within a highly visible role.

This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, manual-process environment and is motivated by the opportunity to create structure, implement guidelines, and directly impact cash flow performance. The Manager will partner closely with Operations, Finance, Credit, and Sales and report to the Director, Revenue Assurance.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Opportunity to build and modernize the AR function from the ground up.
• High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership.
• Ability to implement automation and reduce manual workloads over time.
• Chance to design future-state processes and shape the department’s long-term direction.
• Hands-on involvement in both strategic and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop a small Accounts Receivable team.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer accounts or disputes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Collections & AR Operations

• Supervise the end-to-end collections process.
• Handle aging, unapplied payments, overpayments, and refund requests.
• Maintain accurate AR records and ensure compliance.
• Communicate with customers via phone and email to resolve outstanding balances.

Strategy, Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement collections policies and desktop workflows.
• Identify and drive opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes.
• Lead initiatives to reduce DSO and improve efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Accounting, Credit, Legal and Sales to improve the customer-to-cash cycle.
• Provide AR insights that influence operational and financial decisions.

Metrics, Reporting & Analytics

• Build and maintain critical metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare AR reports and aging analysis.
• Present trends and recommendations to leadership.

Systems & Implementations

• Serve as AR subject-matter expert for system enhancements.
• Provide business requirements and participate in testing.

Essential Experience and Attributes

• Bachelor´s degree in accounting, finance business or related field preferred
• Relevant experience managing collections or AR team.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and collections best practices.
• High proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle contending priorities in a hands-on environment.
• SQL and power BI experience is a plus.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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.

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 improvement, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Customer experience, Decision Making, Internal control and compliance, Problem Solving, Resilience, Thought Leadership, Trading knowledge

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.