Job Overview

Job Title: Business Performance Senior Analyst

Entity: Finance
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Type: Not available for remote working
Travel Requirement: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Eligible (within country)

About bp

At bp, our purpose is to bring together people, energy, and markets to power and navigate a changing world. We’re transforming into an integrated energy company, creating innovative, collaborative workplaces that drive change. If you have a passion for people and finance, this is the place for you.

Job Synopsis

The Business Performance Senior Analyst will support the Finance FP&A organization, focusing on business planning, performance management, and financial analysis for the Oil and Gas sector. This role involves cross-functional collaboration across geographies and functions, providing insights and support for effective business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management

• Deliver timely, accurate financial and management information.

• Provide analysis, insights, and commentary for performance leadership teams.

• Support profitability improvement efforts.

Business Partnering

• Build proactive relationships with Business/Function leaders.

• Contribute to cost management and performance tracking.

• Ensure delivery of accurate forecasts and performance analysis.

Actuals & Variance Analysis

• Analyze monthly/quarterly results.

• Perform trend and variance analysis vs. forecasts.

• Recommend interventions for underperformance.

Business Planning

• Lead long-term and quarterly planning processes.

• Analyze data in SAP and visualize using Power BI/Tableau.

• Prepare executive-level presentations.

Joint Venture Management

• Assist in developing financial plans and AFEs for JV approvals.

Economic Evaluation

• Perform scenario-based financial viability analysis.

• Provide insights into economic drivers and business value creation.

Strategic & Ad-hoc Support

• Drive annual planning and forecasting efforts.

• Assess business decisions for risk/reward impacts.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement enhancements in FP&A processes.

• Promote standardization and simplification.

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.

• Preferred: Master’s Degree, MBA, CA, or ICWA.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum 5 years in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Preferred: Experience in Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Retail in a global, matrixed organization.

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong SAP, Excel, Power BI, Tableau experience.

• Solid understanding of Plan-to-Perform processes.

• Strong analytical thinking and insight generation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.

• Effective communicator and team player with stakeholder influence.

Work Environment & Benefits

At bp, we value our people and support them through:

• Family-friendly leave (parental, bereavement, compassionate).

• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

• Recognition and social engagement platforms.

• Health insurance, medical coverage.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for upskilling and long-term career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

bp is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your skills, apply now to be part of our purpose-driven journey.

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