Finance Analyst
BP International - Kuala Lumpur -Malaysia
Job description
Role synopsis
The regional Finance team is based in Singapore / Malaysia and is responsible for ensuring that an effective system of controls are in place to enable business transactions and results to be recorded, reported and forecast with integrity, transparency and in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will be an important contributor in monitoring and delivering the in-year performance and planning agenda. He / She is expected to be the key support in providing assurance around the tracking of business performance and planning, provide timely MI reporting through SAPBPC platform, including the delivery of the RF / Plan, functional cost reporting and other ad-hoc reporting requirements. Excellent Excel skill is a definite requirement for this position.
Key accountabilities
Collate, review and understand financial results of Auto Lubes A&P performance, assist Regional Reporting Manager in challenging Forecasts & Plan data.
Prepare & consolidate reports necessary for the Month close, Rolling Forecast (RF) / Plan, Management Business Review (MBR), OU bilateral / face to face meetings and other ad-hoc reporting requirements
Ensure all formulae and SAP BPC parameters are correctly set up in the reporting templates
Build in appropriate checks and balances to validate numbers coming through countries and consolidated regional numbers
Review data for completeness, reasonableness and sense checked before management review
Complete checklist and ensure countries’ submissions are appropriately updated in sharedrive
Assist in data analysis and follow-ups on lines of enquiry / investigation
Monitor OU neutral process and ensure all SPU allocated charges are correctly accounted for
Review dashboard data for accuracy and completeness, maintain dashboard access registrar, provide support for enhancement initiatives.
Coordinate with SPU to ensure dashboard is timely and appropriately updated during Month close / RF / Plan / Lubricant Business Management (LBM) cycles
Maintain proper dashboard access registrar for authorized access only
Partner with relevant functions teams to provide necessary support required for dashboard enhancement initiatives
Key support in SAP BPC application and training team members as required.
Acts as Center of Excellence (CoE) to in resolving SAP BPC loading & report writing issues
Conduct trainings and knowledge sharing sessions to raise the level of proficiency within the region
Ensure all SAP BPC reports are FBW compliant
Support performance reporting duties of regional offices (ISPL / TransHO / RegCH) and country (Taiwan).
Load MI data into SAP BPC for Month close / RF / Plan / LBM cycles
Collate, review and analyze data for ad hoc regional performance reports
Support all other MI reporting requirements (e.g. Weekly volume & GM update; BIGS reconciliation; Market Space & Strategic account analysis; ad hoc reports requests)
Prepare weekly volume & Gross Margin update to Regional Leadership Team
Monitor reconciliation status between Business Intelligence Global Standards (BIGS) and FBW / LBM and follow through on all pending action items
Create checks and controls to ensure Market Space / Strategic accounts / Departmental cost / Regional Head Quarters (RHQ) & SPU recharges data are reasonably reviewed for accuracy and completeness during Month close / Forecast / Plan cycles.
Provide necessary support on all other ad hoc MI reporting requests.
Essential Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
Essential experience and job requirements
3-4 years post qualifications experience or appropriate business experience.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)
None
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Excellent Excel and Powerpoint presentation skills.
Strong knowledge and experience of reporting systems (SAP BPC, Business Objects) and key ERP (JD Edwards) would be added advantages.
Sound financial knowledge and ability to identify opportunities to simplify and streamline processes
Confident in initiating clear communication
Proficient in both written and spoken English
Practical experience with BP’s financial reporting processes and an understanding of how BP’s key business processes work preferred
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
The Asia Business Service Centre is part of an integrated network of Business Service Centres to support the businesses and functions operations regionally and globally. Focus is on delivery of end-to-end processes, cost efficiency, continuous improvement and quality customer service.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Application close date
26-Mar-2015
Removal Time
23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Removal Date
01-May-2015
The regional Finance team is based in Singapore / Malaysia and is responsible for ensuring that an effective system of controls are in place to enable business transactions and results to be recorded, reported and forecast with integrity, transparency and in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will be an important contributor in monitoring and delivering the in-year performance and planning agenda. He / She is expected to be the key support in providing assurance around the tracking of business performance and planning, provide timely MI reporting through SAPBPC platform, including the delivery of the RF / Plan, functional cost reporting and other ad-hoc reporting requirements. Excellent Excel skill is a definite requirement for this position.
Key accountabilities
Collate, review and understand financial results of Auto Lubes A&P performance, assist Regional Reporting Manager in challenging Forecasts & Plan data.
Prepare & consolidate reports necessary for the Month close, Rolling Forecast (RF) / Plan, Management Business Review (MBR), OU bilateral / face to face meetings and other ad-hoc reporting requirements
Ensure all formulae and SAP BPC parameters are correctly set up in the reporting templates
Build in appropriate checks and balances to validate numbers coming through countries and consolidated regional numbers
Review data for completeness, reasonableness and sense checked before management review
Complete checklist and ensure countries’ submissions are appropriately updated in sharedrive
Assist in data analysis and follow-ups on lines of enquiry / investigation
Monitor OU neutral process and ensure all SPU allocated charges are correctly accounted for
Review dashboard data for accuracy and completeness, maintain dashboard access registrar, provide support for enhancement initiatives.
Coordinate with SPU to ensure dashboard is timely and appropriately updated during Month close / RF / Plan / Lubricant Business Management (LBM) cycles
Maintain proper dashboard access registrar for authorized access only
Partner with relevant functions teams to provide necessary support required for dashboard enhancement initiatives
Key support in SAP BPC application and training team members as required.
Acts as Center of Excellence (CoE) to in resolving SAP BPC loading & report writing issues
Conduct trainings and knowledge sharing sessions to raise the level of proficiency within the region
Ensure all SAP BPC reports are FBW compliant
Support performance reporting duties of regional offices (ISPL / TransHO / RegCH) and country (Taiwan).
Load MI data into SAP BPC for Month close / RF / Plan / LBM cycles
Collate, review and analyze data for ad hoc regional performance reports
Support all other MI reporting requirements (e.g. Weekly volume & GM update; BIGS reconciliation; Market Space & Strategic account analysis; ad hoc reports requests)
Prepare weekly volume & Gross Margin update to Regional Leadership Team
Monitor reconciliation status between Business Intelligence Global Standards (BIGS) and FBW / LBM and follow through on all pending action items
Create checks and controls to ensure Market Space / Strategic accounts / Departmental cost / Regional Head Quarters (RHQ) & SPU recharges data are reasonably reviewed for accuracy and completeness during Month close / Forecast / Plan cycles.
Provide necessary support on all other ad hoc MI reporting requests.
Essential Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
Essential experience and job requirements
3-4 years post qualifications experience or appropriate business experience.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)
None
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Excellent Excel and Powerpoint presentation skills.
Strong knowledge and experience of reporting systems (SAP BPC, Business Objects) and key ERP (JD Edwards) would be added advantages.
Sound financial knowledge and ability to identify opportunities to simplify and streamline processes
Confident in initiating clear communication
Proficient in both written and spoken English
Practical experience with BP’s financial reporting processes and an understanding of how BP’s key business processes work preferred
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
The Asia Business Service Centre is part of an integrated network of Business Service Centres to support the businesses and functions operations regionally and globally. Focus is on delivery of end-to-end processes, cost efficiency, continuous improvement and quality customer service.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Application close date
26-Mar-2015
Removal Time
23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Removal Date
01-May-2015
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