Finance and Commercial Advisor

Job Description

Bp is reimagining energy for people and our planet.We provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.It’s a big value to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. Who you are is what counts, not where you’re from or how you live your life. A culture that values everyone benefits all of us. That’s why, to help our people thrive, we cultivate a truly diverse and inclusive environment.Join us as a Finance and Commercial Advisor!This role is supporting the business on all finance and commercial matters related to bp’s activities in Abu Dhabi, using advanced technical capabilities in integrated business planning, performance reporting, commercial optimization, advising on policy and compliance, working with relevant teams across the business and assisting in driving outstanding business results.What You Will Do In This Role Business planning and performance management. Lead and/or support development of budgets and forecasts for the oil and LNG businesses. Monitor business performance and provide opportune analysis and advice.Economic Analysis. Provide advanced economic/ analytical support for business decisions. Lead bp processes for investment governance, reserves booking, SMOG, impairment etc. Maintain / create economic models.Joint Venture management. Participate in JV finance and audit committee meetings. Advise business decisions in line with agreements, to protect and enhance bp value.Lead risk management processes and ensure compliance with relevant bp policies for Joint Ventures management. What You Will Need To Be SuccessfulDegree level education in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, business management, or equivalent.Significant experience in Finance, business planning, economic evaluation, in oil and gas.Strong analytical and modelling skills, and sound understanding of accounting fundamentals.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Strong team-working skills and ability to effectively influence and build alignment. Communicate & coordinate across a broad spectrum of technical and non-technical work groups.Strong communication skills. Fluent English language knowledge.Desirable CriteriaExperience in Investment governance processes, Joint ventures and agreements management.Knowledge & experience of LNG markets and pricing. In line with UAE's Emiratisation goals, we are encouraging UAE nationals to apply. We also would like to emphasize that candidates of all genders are welcomed too. Why Join our team?At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

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