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Location: Bochum
At bp, we have only one thing in mind: the energy of tomorrow. We want to rethink energy so that we are climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest. We are rethinking energy and relying on the expertise and passion of our approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, 4,600 of them in Germany. With the products and services of our bp, Aral and Castrol brands, they ensure energy and mobility for millions of people every day – today and in the future.
The Finance Analyst supports the Finance Manager with the Planning, Performance insight and Reporting of the Convenience business performance in Germany, especially for Convenience Stock Management (CSM) implementation. The CSM implementation is inherent to take on greater responsibility on shop operations through removing existing barriers that cannot be touched within the current operations model incl. significant Store Gross Margin growth through both line shift and incremental growth.
At bp, we have only one thing in mind: the energy of tomorrow. We want to rethink energy so that we are climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest. We are rethinking energy and relying on the expertise and passion of our approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, 4,600 of them in Germany. With the products and services of our bp, Aral and Castrol brands, they ensure energy and mobility for millions of people every day – today and in the future.
The Finance Analyst supports the Finance Manager with the Planning, Performance insight and Reporting of the Convenience business performance in Germany, especially for Convenience Stock Management (CSM) implementation. The CSM implementation is inherent to take on greater responsibility on shop operations through removing existing barriers that cannot be touched within the current operations model incl. significant Store Gross Margin growth through both line shift and incremental growth.
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Your Tasks:
We live equal opportunities and value diversity. We emphasize that all people - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation - are equally welcome.
- Working closely with the Convenience business unit teams to analytically support project Junction, which covers the business model change in the German Convenience Retail market, supporting the change from a wholesaler to a retailer in generating reports and gaining insights around store sales, margins, delivery costs including actual and financialized forecasts for the group financial outlook, plan and strategy.
- Overseeing the MI (management information) development guidance to support shop margin analysis tools and the MI platform to promote forecasting, analysis and access to MI for all stakeholders
- Close cooperation with the Convenience Specialist in the Operations MI team.
- Developing Power BI reports using the data provided by the Operations MI team.
- Delivering cross-country and cross-cluster support as needed.
- Delivering cross-store insight and performance management.
- Delivering qualitative comments on the performance at business unit level.
- This includes waste and Dry Stock Loss management to support productivity management and inventory management, as well as Convenience Value Chain implementation.
- A Bachelor's degree is required - preferably in Finance, Business, or Accounting
- Self-starter with an ability to prioritise and work independently with limited guidance
- Strong numerical and analytic skills, business acumen and understanding of business drivers.
- Knowledge of the integrated planning tools
- Understanding of M&C Business, drivers and levers, of customer needs
- Understanding of system controls, financial controls and risk assessment including an
- understanding of how Finance processes and systems operate and key internal interfaces Retail and/or Fuels Value Chain or related business experiences are preferred
- Knowledge of local language (written and spoken) an advantage
- Knowledge of Group reporting systems and standards
- Knowledge of the retail industry & BP processes
- Good command of written & spoken English (C1) and German; other European languages are an advantage
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills to enable effective collaboration
- bp stands for agile working in a digitized, team-oriented and international working environment
- Flexible and mobile working as well as 30 days of leave
- Attractive remuneration package (company pension scheme, bonus and share programme, Aral fuel card, group accident insurance, various special benefits)
- International career and development opportunities as well as extensive internal and external training opportunities
- Subsidized canteen and free hot drinks and water
- Commitment to society: bp doubles the donations made privately by employees to non-profit organizations and rewards voluntary time commitment.
- Employees can offset their personal CO2 footprint, bp doubles this amount
- Programs to improve work-life balance
We live equal opportunities and value diversity. We emphasize that all people - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation - are equally welcome.
Entity
Finance
Job Family Group
Finance Group
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Time Type
Full time
Country
Germany
About BP
FINANCE
Join us in a crucial time of transition. We are bringing all of our finance and procurement activities for the group into one place, enabling better work.
For you this means working with us on:
Compliance – efficiently delivering external reporting requirements to ensure we continue to meet our regulatory obligations in all jurisdictions, supported by robust control environment across all three lines of defence.
Stewardship – laying out a robust finance framework and providing ongoing management of the balance sheet and portfolio execution, supported by effective advocacy to the market.
Performance – facilitating the effective allocation of capital, development of business plans and coordination of business performance interventions to ensure a consistent delivery between strategic aspirations, operational forecasts and delivered outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for value creation through mergers and acquisition-led deals, commercial negotiations and integration of business opportunities.
Transformation – driving digital transformation (centralising, digitising, optimising) across all elements of the finance entity to achieve sector-leading cost-performance.
Join us in a crucial time of transition. We are bringing all of our finance and procurement activities for the group into one place, enabling better work.
For you this means working with us on:
Compliance – efficiently delivering external reporting requirements to ensure we continue to meet our regulatory obligations in all jurisdictions, supported by robust control environment across all three lines of defence.
Stewardship – laying out a robust finance framework and providing ongoing management of the balance sheet and portfolio execution, supported by effective advocacy to the market.
Performance – facilitating the effective allocation of capital, development of business plans and coordination of business performance interventions to ensure a consistent delivery between strategic aspirations, operational forecasts and delivered outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for value creation through mergers and acquisition-led deals, commercial negotiations and integration of business opportunities.
Transformation – driving digital transformation (centralising, digitising, optimising) across all elements of the finance entity to achieve sector-leading cost-performance.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Legal disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
