Senior Analyst - Shipping Reporting

BP Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Singapore is looking for a Senior Analyst to join their Shipping Accounting team. This role involves financial partnering, reporting, and process development to enhance operational efficiency in shipping payroll and regional reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong finance experience, preferably in the marine or shipping industry, along with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Discretionary bonuses

Retirement & savings plans

Insurance benefits

Flexible working models

Qualifications

• Meaningful operational finance experience with a consistent track record of delivering commercial value.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence in a collaborative manner.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to understand the changing needs of the Shipping business.
• Build and communicate operational reports aligned to management needs.
• Develop control processes and perform timely payroll review.

Skills

Operational finance experience

Financial accounting experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Marine/Shipping industry experience

SAP accounting system experience

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SmartPal Shipmanagement System

Job description

Job Category and Experience

Finance / Intermediate

Location

Singapore – Relocation available. This role is not eligible for relocation. No travel is expected.

Job Details

Job code RQ105108

Company Overview

Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) is BP’s face to the traded markets for oil, gas, power, refinery and chemical feedstock and currencies. ST&S supports other BP businesses by providing a competitive supply, trading and shipping function that covers Oil, Chemicals, Power, and Gas as well as a suite of risk management tools. Within ST&S, BP Shipping is the oldest continuously operating part of BP and has been supporting global marine activities since 1915! Our fleet of operated vessels, combined with vessels from our charter partners, represents one of the world’s most comprehensive marine networks for energy.

Role Summary

Senior Analyst – Shipping Accounting, Reporting & Control (ARC)

The successful candidate will be part of the Shipping & BPMS Finance Team and will report to the Finance Manager, Operated Fleet and Singapore Management Information. This role is responsible for providing financial partnering to the business, namely BPMS, BP Shipping Singapore and UK, and Finance, Business & Technology (FBT) for Crewing and Shipping across our global fleet, to optimise crewing payroll and financial operations and shipping regional reporting, tax and financial positions.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with the business to understand the changing needs of the Shipping business and build and propose new processes/systems to cater to the BPMS operating model for cost collection and financial analyses.
• Build, coordinate and communicate operational reports, monthly performance reports aligned to management needs employing up-to-date technology and tools.
• Develop accurate analytical, reporting and supporting accounting and payroll structure required for new processes/system and plan and implement for the adoption by Finance Team/FBT.
• Undertake planning of the internal control processes for BPMS, including developing, refining and overseeing the Finance Team's systems and processes for Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Desk Top Procedures (DTPs), job swap and other control and business continuity arrangements.
• Evolve the payroll function in its systems and processes to provide the operational and financial solution to the Crewing function in line with business changes.
• Work with the BPMS functional teams – Crewing Leads, Planning and Logistics and HR teams to plan the long-term payroll infrastructure required to support the Shipping business.
• Develop control processes and perform timely payroll review to ensure accurate payment and reporting of all payroll information and related employee benefits, in compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, regulations and BP policy.
• Plan and develop payroll workflow; approve all master payroll calendars and monthly processing schedule.
• Develop financial analyses and reports as required by the business, including for fleet build, salary increment and foreign exchange.
• Handle the Approved International Shipping (AIS) Enterprise Tax Incentive for Shipping Finance Singapore, coordinate closely with Chartering and other business teams, FBT, Tax teams and Maritime Port Authority of Singapore.
• Coordinate BPMS and other audit requirements on Shipping finance information as required by Shipping Singapore e.g. supplier finance audit.
• Build and maintain key relationships with outsourced partners for financial and accounting information purposes and provide cost analysis and challenges as vital.
• Provide support and cover for other finance team roles as vital and handle additional ad-hoc reports and projects on demand.

Qualifications and Experience

• Meaningful operational finance experience with a consistent track record of delivering commercial value.
• Previous experience in financial accounting or financial planning is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence in a collaborative manner and able to build and maintain successful relationships.
• Strong communication and knowledge sharing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to successfully handle conflict and multiple priorities.
• Experience in Marine/Shipping industry is preferred.
• Experience in SAP accounting system is preferred.
• Experience in Shipping Payroll is desirable but not essential.
• SmartPal Shipmanagement System experience is desirable but not essential.
• A university degree or equivalent experience or diploma holder preferred, but specific educational profile is less important than behaviours and a strong background of high performance and contribution.

Benefits and Recognition

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards. Discretionary bonuses reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, including recognition awards and long service awards. Retirement & savings plans provide financial security. Insurance benefits give peace of mind. Equity options may be available where eligible. bp encourages growth through the “grow@bp” learning platform, mentoring, ‘Growth Week’ and LinkedIn Learning.

Life at bp and Work Culture

bp is a learning organization. Our employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) include Working Families, Social Mobility and Women’s Network. Volunteer days and hybrid & flexible working models support work‑life balance. Comprehensive health and wellness programmes, 24/7 mental health support and ergonomic equipment help employees thrive. Family‑forward leave options support maternity, parental and adoption leave. bp’s inclusive environment promotes collaboration and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment or accommodation related to the bp recruiting process.

Disclaimer

This high-level summary of terms is subject to contract and policy. All discretionary benefits are subject to eligibility and Manager discretion.