Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

About the role

• Build and lead a specific country and business focused Trade Loan & Customer Credit team
• Manage credit assessment and trade loan related activities for the relevant country/business supported by the team to ensure the requested change is aligned with BP Delegation of Authority and with the Lubes Credit and Trade Loan Policies.
• Accountable for building capability and supporting change within the team in the drive for an operational excellence, professional business partnering & compliance
• Support via active involvement any operational tasks performed by the team members
• Coach and develop members of the team from the technical and soft skills point of view and coordinate team activities
• All active customers to have a valid credit review in place, an assigned BP risk rating and an assigned CL in the system
• Ensure customers are trading within the assigned credit limit level
• Ensure timely management of blocked order cases
• Ensure periodic credit reviews are performed in line with the Downstream Credit Process requirements / Credit Policy
• Ensure that Trade Loan proposals are prepared validated & submitted for approval in compliance with BP financial guidelines and the Trade Loan Policy (eg IRR, Credit Risk, DoA)

In this role You will

Business & Execution

• Lead and oversee all credit analysis and trade loan activities, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting.
• Partner closely with the business through regular meetings to stay aligned on market developments, strategies, and customer needs.
• Ensure clear GBS ownership and accountability.

Partner Management

• Manage relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring issues are addressed effectively and on time.

Systems & Process Support

• Maintain solid understanding of relevant ERP systems and support related enhancements and developments.
• Supervise key indicators, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to maintain BAU.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting.

Operational Excellence

• Deliver high-quality customer service in line with indicators and SLAs.
• Support individual, team, and organizational targets.
• Maintain compliance with company, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Highlight trade investment credit risks to the Commercial Executive.

Projects & Transitions

• Actively support and contribute to credit/trade loan-related projects.
• Ensure smooth and successful transitions in collaboration with transition managers and collaborators.

Governance & Compliance

• Support strategic target setting and execution.
• Ensure effective resource management and backup structures.
• Maintain audit compliance with proper analytical backup for Trade Loan GL accounts.

People Leadership

• Balance team workload and prevent backlogs.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Hold regular team and participant meetings to align on priorities and results.
• Foster a positive, passionate team culture through engagement, training, and team events.

What You will need to be successful

• University Degree or equivalent experience preferred (in Economics or related fields) or other Graduation in Economics (High School)
• Customer Relationship management, Account Receivable or Cash Collection/Finance