Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

This is a Castrol requisition and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence ahead of the Castrol divestment later in 2026. From the point of the divestment, you will be employed fully by Castrol and no longer be a bp employee.

Job Description:

The ARC Senior Analyst is accountable for ensuring that all internal and external accounting and reporting activities in scope of the operations are prepared in accordance with FRS and all bp/Castrol policies and procedures in a timely, accurate and complete manner for the designated entities as well as accountable for the financial integrity, control and compliance of accounting services!

Job Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities.
Implement and review core accounting processes such as journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Find opportunities for process efficiency, standardization, and digital automation.
Interpret and apply accounting policies in alignment with internal controls, corporate guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Support the maintenance and strengthening of business process controls and documentation.
Prepare/Assist in preparation of statutory financial documents in accordance with local GAAP and legal requirements, liaise with external auditors during interim and year‑end audits, providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Perform financial data analysis to generate insights that support operational and strategic decision‑making, using digital tools and analytics platforms.
Identify and recommend improvements to accounting, reporting, and statutory processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and governance.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, applying a customer‑centric approach to financial inquiries and reporting needs.

Role Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting or related field.
Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting with strong knowledge of external financial reporting regulation, Group Reporting Manual and tax accounting.
Shared service center experience.
External Audit experience.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
Possibility to join our social communities and networks
Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
Life and health insurance, medical care package
And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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:

Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Customer centric thinking, Digital Automation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

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.

ARC Senior Analyst - Castrol