Low Carbon Senior Finance Transformation Manager

扰; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a finance professional to manage shareholder offices for new joint ventures in renewables. This temporary role involves overseeing financial transitions and ensuring effective collaboration across functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance experience, strong project management skills, and a commitment to delivering results in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and commercial finance roles.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup of bp’s offshore wind JV shareholder office.
• Manage financial aspects of the shareholder team during the first year.
• Track transition progress post Day 1 and deliver target synergies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Entity: Finance

Job Family Group: Finance Group

Job Description:

BP's renewables business is a key part of bp’s transition to an integrated energy company. The recent strategy reset reaffirmed our focus on a capital-lite model and a targeted renewables portfolio. This includes the creation of two major NOJVS in renewables: JeraNex in 2025 and a new LSBP JV, with new equity partners as outlined in our capital markets day.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Finance Manager Wind, Solar, and Geothermal, and will lead the establishment of shareholder offices for these JVs, managing the transition of finance teams into the JVs.

This is a temporary role until about the end of 2026.

Application deadline: 00.01am on 19th May. Early applications are encouraged.

Accountabilities

• Support the setup of bp’s offshore wind JV and LSBP shareholder offices.
• Manage financial aspects of the shareholder team during the first year, including inputs into bp financial processes such as LTP, GFOz, and actuals.
• Oversee delivery of bp’s side of separation plans, ensuring a systematic transition from bp services to stand-alone JV capabilities and the termination of Work Orders.
• Coordinate between JVs, bp management, and leads to optimize transition service delivery and resolve issues.
• Track transition progress post Day 1, deliver synergies, and support removal of stranded costs.
• Support strategy, planning, economic evaluation, and business approvals for JVs.
• Review JV project materials for board review, prepare briefing packs, and attend meetings as needed.
• Assist with JV reporting requirements and oversee valuation models.
• Coordinate governance approvals and facilitate JV approvals on various matters.

Experience required:

• Extensive experience in planning and commercial finance roles.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of delivery.
• Strong understanding of bp financial reporting, NOJV policies, board roles, shareholder teams, and investment governance.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and prepare concise briefings for executives.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, focused on delivery and continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration skills and an agile approach.

Why join us!

At bp, we offer an excellent working environment and employee benefits. We promote an open, inclusive culture, supporting work-life balance. Opportunities for learning and development, health insurance, medical care, and more are available.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring respectful and fair treatment for all. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel expected.

Relocation Assistance: Not available for this role.

Remote Type: Hybrid (office/remote).

Skills: Accounting policy, Agility, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity, Data Analysis, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, and others.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. For adjustments related to the recruitment process, contact us via the provided link. Employment may be contingent upon background checks, drug screening, and medical evaluations depending on local policies.