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

Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs

Opportunity to build up long-term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options

Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules

Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room

Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program

Possibility to join our social communities and networks

Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role