Core Finance Analyst, RPT

BP PLC; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Learning opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BP plc in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Core Finance Analyst to join the ST&S Finance & Risk team. You will independently deliver core finance activities, produce management information and support valuation reviews for assigned portfolios, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Working in a hybrid model, you will collaborate with Commercial Finance, Controllership and Front Office to resolve data and valuation issues, drive improvements and enable sustainable business-as-usual processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, data or related field.
• Experience in commodity trading finance, valuation control, management information, or related analytical environment.
• Experience with physical or financial commodity valuations, trading data, agile delivery or global service models.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality management information and performance analysis.
• Perform valuation review activities for assigned portfolios with independence.
• Support new commercial activity from assessment through implementation.
• Lead defined improvement initiatives within scope and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve data, valuation and process issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Collaboration

Commodity risk management

Creativity and innovation

Curiosity

Data visualization and interpretation

Decision making

Exposure management

Internal control and compliance

Market knowledge

Market risk management

Operational risk

Portfolio analytics

Problem solving

Resilience

Sentiment and trends

Thought leadership

Trade discipline and compliance

Trade execution and management

Trading and shipping data knowledge

Trading fundamentals

Trading knowledge

Trading risk controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Core Finance Analyst, RPTApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (6 days left to apply): RQ116951**Entity:**Finance**Job Family Group:**Finance Group**Job Description:**ST&S Finance & Risk provides financial stewardship, analysis, control and business support to Supply, Trading & Shipping. The Core Finance team delivers scalable products and services supporting Finance business partners and specialist functions, including management information, valuation support, data and reporting, new activity delivery and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Core Finance Lead and works across business and technology centre locations and cross-functional teams.## **Let me tell you about the role:**The Core Finance Analyst independently delivers assigned Core Finance activities with accuracy, control and sound judgement. As part of an agile pool of Core Finance talent, the role may flex across products, services, portfolios or initiatives in response to business priorities and to support individual development. The role produces and explains management information and performance analysis, completes valuation review activities, supports new activity implementation, and drives defined improvement initiatives. ## **What you will deliver*** Independently produce, validate and explain high-quality management information and performance analysis, investigating material movements, data issues and valuation differences, recommending actions and escalating significant matters.* Perform valuation review activities for assigned portfolios with appropriate independence, including assessment of input data, curves, models, methodologies and adjustments, and support well-evidenced valuations aligned with external management accounting data requirements.* Support new commercial activity from assessment through implementation by coordinating assigned Finance inputs, maintaining delivery plans, completing functional assurance and readiness activities, and supporting handover into sustainable business-as-usual processes.* Lead defined improvement initiatives within agreed scope, using structured project delivery, process redesign and change management to simplify, standardise, automate or stop work.* Own assigned processes and deliverables end to end, maintain documentation and control evidence, and flex across Core Finance activities as business needs evolve, building breadth of experience and supporting individual development.* Work with Commercial Finance, Controllership, Finance & Risk Advisory, the Front Office, technology and service-delivery teams to resolve data, valuation and process issues, supporting clear, coordinated delivery across changing Core Finance priorities. **Job Functional Knowledge:** Strong practical knowledge of financial analysis, management information, valuation processes, data controls, new activity delivery and business improvement in a complex trading or supply environment. Understands valuation inputs, curves, models, methodologies, data lineage and control evidence, together with the external management accounting data requirements affected by valuation outputs. Working knowledge of project delivery, process design, change management, automation and continuous improvement, with the ability to operate effectively across Finance, commercial, technology and service-delivery interfaces. **Business Expertise:** Good understanding of ST&S or a comparable commodity trading and supply business, including how transactions, market data, valuation methods, systems and operational events affect management information and external management accounting. Understands the roles of the Front Office, Commercial Finance, Controllership, Finance & Risk Advisory, technology and service providers, and works effectively across these interfaces to support consistent, high-quality Core Finance delivery **Leadership:** Provides leadership through technical expertise, ownership and coordination rather than formal people management. Plans and coordinates assigned deliverables, reviews outputs where delegated, shares knowledge and supports less experienced colleagues. Influences project and agile delivery teams within defined scope and helps create clarity during process and technology change. **Problem Solving :**Applies independent judgement to valuation, data, reporting, process and delivery issues within established frameworks, often under tight deadlines. Investigates movements and exceptions, identifies root causes, assesses impacts and recommends practical actions. Escalates matters requiring broader judgement, policy interpretation or material business decisions to the Core Finance Lead, Controllership, Finance & Risk Advisory or relevant specialist risk function. **Nature and Area of Impact:** Accountable for the quality, timeliness and control of assigned Core Finance products, services and change deliverables. The role supports reliable management information, well-evidenced valuations for external management accounting, successful implementation of new commercial activity and efficient improvement in execution. It improves efficiency, standardisation and capability across assigned areas of ST&S Finance & Risk **Interpersonal skills:** Builds effective relationships across Finance, commercial, technology and service-delivery teams. Communicates's valuation, data and process matters clearly, raises issues early and works cumulatively to resolve them. Facilitates working sessions, manages competing priorities and maintains a practical, controlled and delivery-focused approach. ## **What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications) :*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business, engineering, data or a related field.* Relevant experience in commodity trading finance, valuation control, management information, commercial or new activity delivery, project delivery, process improvement or a comparable analytical environment. Experience independently delivering complex work, resolving issues and coordinating with multiple teams.* Experience with physical or financial commodity valuations, trading and reporting data, functional assurance, business implementation, process improvement, automation, agile delivery or global service models.* No specific licence or certification is required. Relevant finance, accounting, project management, data or change qualifications are beneficial. ## **At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits!*** A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor 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.**Travel Requirement**No travel is 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:**Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Commodity Risk Management, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Exposure Management, Internal control and compliance, Market Knowledge, Market Risk Management, Operational Risk, Portfolio analytics, Problem Solving, Resilience, Sentiment and Trends, Thought Leadership, Trade discipline and compliance, Trade execution and management, Trading and shipping data knowledge, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Trading risk controls.**Legal Disclaimer:**We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.