Planning & Performance Product Sustain Senior SME

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero.

In Hungary, we operate bp’s Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world’s need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions – providing solutions across all of bp.

Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Team and advance your career as a

Planning & Performance Product Sustain Senior

In this role You will:

• Understand the bounds of GBS PPM Sustain Team’s duties relative to other partners (I&E and PPM), and work with the GBS PPM Product Sustain Manager to resolve conflicts, as needed.
• Provide business and technical support (e.g. defect resolution, process training, etc.) to further PPM’s Sustain delivery by either performing the necessary support tasks, or, when necessary, properly raising the matter based on the PPM Sustain and Product Support Models.
• Implement business and technical support pursuant to provided instructional materials.
• Perform all tasks within the required Service Level Agreements and pursuant to the defined support models.
• Work with GBS PPM Product Sustain Manager to establish and oversee prioritization of Product support activity (e.g., defects, enhancements, tasks).
• Work with PPM personnel to understand concerns or questions in furtherance of providing business and technical support.
• Assist GBS PPM Product Sustain Analysts and other Senior Analysts to resolve internal questions regarding PPM questions or concerns.
• Serve as intermediate customer concern point within the GBS PPM Sustain Team between GBS PPM Product Sustain Analysts and the GBS PPM Product Sustain Manager.
• Find opportunities for both GBS and PPM process improvement based on experience and takeaways, and raise them with the appropriate GBS and PPM personnel.
• As GBS Product Lead:
  • Serve as main point of contact for PPM Product Team personnel as well as an escalation point for Product-specific inquiries, concerns, etc.
  • Take ownership of GBS’s Product-specific performance
  • Work with the PPM Product Team, I&E, and GBS PPM Product Sustain Analysts to ensure Product is working as required and getting the support it demands pursuant to SLAs.
• Collaborate with PPM Product Owner to drive continuous improvement.
• Be responsible for all aspects of systems administration for SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• Maintain system integrity between source systems WRE and IBP
• Manage the forecasting process by ensuring the driver-based data is available in SAC in a timely manner
• Support a global C&P businesses with queries, issues, and questions
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) in finance, SAP SAC, SAP BW
• Work with the global user community to define and deliver enhancements and improvements to the IBP platform
• Gather information and insights by building effective relationships with business partners and other key GBS contributors
• Participate and maintain the SAP SAC Super User network
• Work with the global team to understand issues and root cause solve on automated loads from source systems into WRE
• Write functional specs for all enhancements, performs testing and training
• Support SAC Strategy – Positive Image, Lead on SAC projects
• Run reconciliation process for customer and products business,
• Run BAU SAC processes (Master Data, Data Control, System Set-up, SAC Testing, Recon)

What You will need to be successful:

• General technical knowledge, including a general understanding of product management concepts, DevOps, and technical development life cycles stages and business implications therein.
• General business transformation project experience, especially digital transformation projects, including data and process change activities.
• Business experience (preferably in energy or technology sectors) with demonstrated skills in working in diverse, global teams.
• Training experience, preferably regarding business processes.
• Good teammate and leader with ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) and collaborate in a global multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate with subject matter experts across the technology landscape to drive continuous improvement.  
• Promotes an inclusive, open culture of collaboration and innovation with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Capable of quickly learning and applying concepts, processes, and procedures from detailed training materials.
• Comfortable working with various partners to understand and resolve technological and/or process matters.
• Organized, who is able to manage their own tasks in the required timelines.
• 5+ years’ experience in related area
• Bachelor's or a Master's degree) in finance / Part Qualified Accountant/ IT related area or equivalent experience (system knowledge) required
• Expert English knowledge, another European language is a plus
• Previous experience in SAP Analytics Cloud/SAP BW/OFA is a plus
• High level of analytical skills, numeracy and financial awareness             
• Solid experience in performance management, including forecasts, plan, investigating variances and reporting on results
• Attention to detail, data investigation skills, ability to propose actions and improvements to system and processes while ensuring consistency

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
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• 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
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested.

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.

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) 4th time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be 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 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.

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