Low Carbon Senior Finance Advisor

bp is seeking a Low Carbon Senior Finance Advisor in London to support its renewables business, focusing on Offshore Wind, Solar, and Geothermal. The role involves commercial evaluation, investment decision support, and P&L delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in commercial finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly. The position is integral to bp's strategy for becoming a net zero company by 2050.
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!

Finance Managing and protecting the balance sheet of an organization of bp’s size and scope is a responsibility that demands premier expertise. Our finance professionals play a vital role in the growing our company’s value through providing commercial insight and handling financial risk. Join us, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career as you address some of the most meaningful challenges in the energy sector.
Role Synopsis

BPs renewables business remains a key element of bp’s transition to an integrated energy company. The recent strategy reset reconfirmed our intent to move towards a capital lite model and more focused renewable's portfolio, which will see the creation of two new major NOJVS (Non operated joint ventures) in the renewables space, JeraNex in 2025 and a new LSBP JV as a new equity partner or partner(s) invest as per the strategy laid out in capital markets day.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - Renewable and Geothermal as part of a small, agile team working across Low Carbon technologies: Offshore Wind, Solar and Geothermal. This business facing Finance & Commercial role supports the Senior Finance Manager in 1) Commercial Development & Investment Decision Support, 2) Running Joint Ventures & operations, (3) Business Planning & governance, 4) P&L delivery
Accountabilities
• Lead commercial evaluation / analysis of activities working closely across internal and external collaborators including JV partners.
• Working closely with bp functional and technical teams, enable business decisions based on sound economic analysis and business cases.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the value and performance drivers of the Low Carbon businesses providing insights and analysis of in-year and long-term business plans
• Support commercial evaluation for multiple business development and M&A activities across the Low Carbon portfolio
• Support JV reporting requirements as required
• Support delivery of P&L, including finding opportunities to bring efficiencies
• Provide inputs, challenge to business / functions on efficiency of their plans and strategies, risks and mitigations
Experience Required:
• Highly experienced in commercial finance roles
• Strong analytical skills and commercial approach
• Strong understanding of the business model, value drivers, and market dynamics for Low Carbon businesses
• Commercial competence and capability to facilitate effective JV and partner relationships
• Solid understanding of financial and economic modelling, including bp economic evaluation methodologies
• Able to explain a spectrum of complex issues in simple ways, and in writing clear and concise briefing for executives
• Ability to influence beyond formal reporting lines
• Clear and concise communicator – able to build awareness and support of the wider Finance and Business community
Additional Information

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}

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.