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Payables Senior Analyst - CASTROL

Hungary - SzegedPosted 2 days ago
Full-timeonsite

Job Description

Entity:

Finance


Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group


Job Description:

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence.  If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

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. 

 

Join our Payables Team and advance your career as a Payables Senior Analyst!

 

The Payables Senior Analyst is accountable for ensuring all Castrol invoices are approved appropriately, for accurate, timely recording and payment of all third party supplier invoices. Resolves complex issues while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.

In this role the analyst will also drive Intercompany invoice posting processes to facilitate timely payments to our internal subsidiaries, trouble shooting systematic issues and keeping a track record of all invoices.

 

In this role You will: 

  • Perform prompt and accurate recording of third party supplier invoices into the ledgers in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.

  • Monitor open and overdue invoices and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate stakeholders

  • Gather, collate and analyze data as and when necessary in order to prepare and maintain various reports as and when needed.

  • Perform the monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities.

  • Preparation of manual posting documents and posting against provisions.

  • Manage the exceptions arising from automated system payment runs.

  • Analyze the root cause and resolve payments that failed/ rejected. Recommend remediation/ process improvement.

  • Perform / validate / complete manual payments along policies and defined controls.

  • Provide payables related advice and information as and when required.

  • Support MoC by adopting and effectively delivering in line with process changes. Support in/out transitional activities with SME knowledge.

  • Ensure daily targets on invoice processing are met.

  • Reconcile the relevant system and journals, and ensure that all invoices are approved appropriately and paid on time.

  • Manage the processing of invoices dropout from BOT process/ other automated channels.

  • Manage and coordinate the reconciliation of the relevant systems to ensure they balance and that any discrepancies or variations are investigated and corrected.

  • Support continuous improvement in accounts payable operational processes, process simplification and compliance.

 

What You will need to be successful: 

  • Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Business (MSC is desirable in related field) or Supply Chain or suitable similar qualification

  • Excellent usage of English with a proficiency to influence a wide range of customers.

  • Proven experience in Procurement / Supply chain/ Order to Cash or Finance field experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment

  • Process expertise in the Invoice to Pay area / in Accounts Payable

  • Strong analytical skills; experience reviewing data and analyzing trends.

  • Strong Excel knowledge, Advanced knowledge using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc.)

  • Experience in troubleshooting, identifying root cause and driving solutions.

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

  • Engaging in a collaborative way of working.

  • Ability to prioritize work and change direction as needed.

  • Language and Interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness.

  • Customer and service-oriented thinking.

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 ShareMatch 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:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category Strategy, Digital Fluency, Influencing, Management of change, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management


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.