Senior Finance Manager - Biofuels and Projects

Job Description:

This role is a member of the Biofuels Growth Leadership team and the Refining & Biofuels Finance Leadership Team. The bpBioenergy Finance team also reports into this role.

Accountable for delivery of finance priorities within the bpBioenergy and Biofuels Growth businesses, the role holder will enable them to meet objectives, both internally & externally.

You will play a key role in creating and delivering the business strategy and financial roadmap, including the assessment of risk. The role supports the business in understanding the impact that strategic and operational activities will have on financial outcomes and is accountable for intervening when delivery risk emerges.

The role provides finance expertise into business decision-making to create and protect sustainable value for bp. You will be required to collaborate across businesses, supporting functions to optimize and protect integrated value chains. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in new and exciting business models - overseeing the full value chain - for example from sugar cane fields to production of ethanol and sugar itself!

Offering great exposure, you will regularly interact with senior C&P business leaders, senior C&P Finance leaders, as well as ST&S and the FP&A teams in the FBT.

What you will do...

• Support bp Bioenergy and the biofuels growth agenda with business insights while supporting the finance integration across multiple biofuels interfaces (particularly with ST&S and bpBioenergy).
• Lead a small direct (largely London based) team as well as the finance team in bpBioenergy.
• Provide indirect leadership across the business and functional finance teams for various global strategic activities while monitoring overall strategic momentum and financial delivery.
• Be responsible for the Biofuels Growth and bpBioenergy Finance contributions to bp Processes - specifically GFOs, LTPs, BPRs and GPRs. Ensure timely business process compliance with good quality data to enable robust performance management and reporting.
• Work as finance partner for the SVP Biofuels Growth and SVP BP Bioenergy helping to maintain a robust financial framework that supports delivery & investment assurance while providing independent commercial insight.
• Accountable for overall coordination & development of new finance business activities for Biofuels Growth and BP Bioenergy, coordinating across the finance functions including teams such as business investment, ARC, Technology, Accounting etc.
• Accountable for leading complex finance projects with a view to simplification, efficiency and effectiveness.

What you will bring...

Education

• You will have a degree in Accounting/Finance or similar subject OR an alternative subject but with experience to support the Accounting/Finance technical capability requirement.

Essential Experience

• Significant expertise across control, planning and performance , and broader commercial processes.
• Commercial competence , with an intuition for business - including understanding of integrated value chains and key regional dynamics.
• Experience in commercial finance , including planning, performance management, delivering business results, and supporting new business model implementation.
• Strong leadership , grounded in emotional intelligence, with an empowering and collaborative style.
• Proven ability to work effectively across large, global, culturally diverse teams .
• A visible role model for integrity , values, and positive behaviours.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to see the big picture, anticipate risks (including financial impacts), and develop solutions aligned to business and financial objectives.
• Ability to navigate and drive strategic change at pace and handle ambiguity.
• Ability to set and drive the strategic direction for Finance , securing agreement from key partners.
• Proven ability to build capability , coach diverse teams, and drive high performance.
• Proven success in building a one‑team culture , fostering collaboration across Finance and the wider business.
• Strong judgement and ability to rapidly resolve key issues with the right level of alignment and support.
• Clear, concise communicator , able to build awareness and engagement across Finance and the business.
• A track record of promoting continuous improvement , simplifying processes, reducing duplication, and embracing digital tools and automation to enable faster, more informed decisions.
• High‑level problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills , including resolving critical issues, evaluating commercial options, handling partner disputes, and balancing competing demands.
• Ability to speak up, listen up and act , holding self and others to account in line with values, culture, and compliance expectations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills , with a good command of English.

Desired Experience

• An understanding of local regulatory frameworks relevant to the Biofuels business.
• Expertise in the Biofuels business model, including understanding key drivers and emerging external trends; able to shape and influence strategic direction at a sub‑business or regional level.
• Experience in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, or Supply‑chain‑based businesses.
• Additional exposure to commercial finance roles within manufacturing, production, or supply environments.
• Experience with Joint Ventures

Why join us?

We're committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you'll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You'll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive.

Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs - from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.

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Travel Requirement
Up to 25% 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, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, 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 {+ 1 more}

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