Senior Accounting Business Analyst

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S 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.

Join our Technology Team and advance your career as a Senior Accounting Business Analyst

This role supports the Gas & Power Trading Americas (GPTA) business specifically. You’ll be an experienced Accounting Business Analyst, supporting accounting and settlement operations.

Technology is at the center of bp’s Group Strategy. We use our data and technology expertise to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness, and harness the ground-breaking potential of digital technologies and new business models.

This role supports US based activity; it will require some evening shift working.

In this role You will:

• Own and resolve production issues while managing support requests with a proactive, determined attitude

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to ensure clear alignment across teams

• Support integration efforts and monthly release cycles, contributing to smooth and timely deployments

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver efficient mid‑office solutions

• Provide expert support for the accounting and settlements domain

• Engage with customers to enhance systems, optimize processes, and elevate user experience

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Developers, and SMEs

• Prepare and validate documentation, including business requirements and production support materials

• Coordinate and complete testing activities, including UAT, to ensure high‑quality delivery

• Follow release management and change control procedures to maintain stability and compliance

• Manage and track support requests in ServiceNow, meeting SLA expectations and ensuring timely resolution

• Support month end accruals and month/quarter/year close

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Several years of Business Analyst experience, ideally in a dynamic environment

• Strong command of English (verbal and written)

• Excellent analytical skills, strong numeracy, and solid financial awareness

• Proactive, committed attitude with the ability to perform under pressure

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams

• Assertive, confident, and takes full responsibility

• Dedicated and highly accountable, demonstrating strong project ownership

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

• Thrives in collaborative, agile, cross-functional teams

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with SAP, Azure DevOps and SQL

• Experience with Service Now

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and partner engagement abilities

• Knowledge of Management of Change processes

• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments

• Understanding of the commodities, trade, lifecycle and energy trading

• Experience with Settlements, Accounting, or Finance

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

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements

• Life & health insurance, medical care package