Job Family Group:
Retail Group
Job Description:
As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. Bp's customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of an enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, demonstrating technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC!
Shift timing : 4.30 pm - 1.30 am IST
About the role:
Retail Project controller handles all aspects of project expenditure related to financial compliance. This individual handles a significant portfolio of thousands of projects, liaises with Fixed Assets to set-up projects and requisitions. Puts controls in place and monitors that the invoices have been approved by the appropriate DOA (Delegation of Authority). The individual provides weekly reporting on project actual expenditures to date, commitments to date, collecting latest estimates for cost to complete, and reporting variances to project budgets. The Retail Project Controller supports the team in the areas of portfolio and project forecasting, management and closeout across mobility and convenience Americas. The individual is the primary interface with Finance on forecasting, planning, and accruals, making sure all invoices have been coded to the appropriate cost centre (or site), and have been properly characterized as Capex, Revex, or Opex.
The Retail Project Controller interfaces with various stakeholders to work in collaboration to continuously refine ways of working and products that deliver improved management of cost and change orders - with a cost management focus, to achieve planned value and agreed scope and scale to allow the business to deliver high returns and obtain greater market value
Responsibilities:
Chair meetings for monthly Project and portfolio level forecasting
Project and portfolio level and compliance Reporting
Chair meetings to capture data for monthly accruals
Accrual calculation and submission to Finance
Ensure that data in Smartsheet (forecasting) and Power BI align
Create and analyze accrual files used for monthly accrual discussions
Resolve data and project discrepancies between SAP and Smartsheet
Analyze actual expenditures and commitments on projects to date
Ensure PAF’s, requisitions and invoices are approved by appropriate DOA
Problem resolution in all aspects of project cost administration (PRs, POs, invoices, vendors, fixed assets accounting, Capex vs Revex determination, project close out etc.)
Upload monthly actuals into Smartsheet
Interface with BP finance as required
Project controls continuous improvement and KPI development
Miscellaneous, business critical and special projects as required
Attend project meetings as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience within Retail & Procurement.
Experienced in managing a large portfolio of construction projects
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Keen understanding of GIAAP accounting practices
Strong skills in SAP, Excel, Power BI and Smartsheet
Knowledge/Skills:
Consistently challenge to standardize and simplify
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, team environment
Expertise with Real Estate, Construction, Maintenance and Procurement practices and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Very analytical and excellent attention to detail
Proven track record of hands-on project controls and project administration experience
Track record of implementing cost management approaches and philosophy
Willing to get in the details with the team initially on project work before implementing
You will work with :
Procurement - contract negotiation and value delivery
Finance - financial reporting, platform support and payment processing, accrual calculations and submissions
Asset Management leaders - cross-functional portfolio delivery and ways of working
Business leadership - strategic project planning and delivery with an asset need
Vendors, General Contractors etc.
GBS
Why join bp?
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others! 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 accommodation
Travel Requirement:
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working
Skills:
Accounting, Communication, Financial Budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Fixed Assets, Management Strategy, Strategic Planning
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.
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.
