Finance Performance Analyst

Oil Authority; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

bp in Chicago is seeking a Finance Performance Analyst to join the Terminal & Pipelines Finance team. You will forecast and analyze pipeline activities in the U.S., coordinate with onshore operations, and support quarterly forecasts and annual planning.

The role requires building dashboards in Power BI, leveraging SAP or similar systems, and delivering actionable insights to Operations Leadership and JV partners. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Performance, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• Experience in the energy industry with prior cost analyst experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial accounts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Partner with FP&A for financial planning and analysis.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary for monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Forecast operating expenses and investigate variances.
• Coordinate annual financial plans for pipeline operations.
• Support quarterly Global Forecasting Outlook updates.
• Prepare monthly performance reviews with Operations Leadership.
• Maintain centralized P&L forecast and Power BI dashboards.
• Collaborate with other teams to assess cost performance.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Variance analysis

SAP

Power BI

Analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Entity

Finance

Job Family Group

Finance Group

Job Description

The Finance Performance Analyst is a member of the Terminal & Pipelines Finance team which supports value creation for the Terminals & Pipelines organization, as well as multiple JVs. The role is responsible for forecasting and analysis for the pipeline activities in the U.S. The role will also work to implement improved efficiencies with the coordination of Terminal & Pipelines activities and Commercial Midstream & Logistics activities. The role interfaces across Terminal & Pipelines Finance as well as with the onshore pipeline operations teams to ensure proper forecasting and provide analysis as needed by the business. The analyst will also support the quarterly forecast update, as well as the annual plan by coordinating with the various departments in the business. The role will have an opportunity to gain exposure to the operations, Commercial Midstream & Logistics team, as well as the Terminal & Pipelines management team.

Key accountabilities

• Monitor Terminal & Pipelines financial accounts and ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with the FBT organization to support accurate recording and processing of financial transactions.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Operations Leadership and overhead support functions for financial planning, reporting, and analysis needs.
• Prepare and deliver variance analysis and commentary for monthly, quarterly, and annual results across assigned pipeline assets and support functions.
• Manage pipeline operating expense forecasting and actual performance, investigating variances and providing insights to improve forecast accuracy and spending alignment.
• Coordinate the development and submission of annual financial plans for pipeline operations.
• Lead the preparation and submission of quarterly Global Forecasting Outlook (GFO) updates.
• Facilitate monthly financial performance reviews with Operations Leadership, identifying gaps to plan and forecast, and driving actions to achieve asset, business, and joint venture financial targets.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for the business, providing support for ad hoc financial analyses and requests.
• Support finance modernization initiatives by enhancing management reporting, data analytics, and decision-support capabilities.
• Support benchmarking analysis for pipeline and terminal activities.
• Maintain centralized U.S. Pipelines P&L forecast and reporting files, including shared Excel workbooks and Power BI dashboards, in partnership with the Commercial Midstream & Logistics team.
• Partner with M&C, Aviation, and ST&S FP&A teams to assess and influence truck and rail cost performance.
• Manage the JV cutback process to ensure costs are accurately reported for BP and its JV partners.

Essential experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Performance, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and continuously develop new skills and capabilities.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• Experience in the energy industry with prior cost analyst experience preferred.

Capabilities

• Strong business insight with the ability to connect financial and operational performance to business outcomes.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven understanding of key financial and operational drivers and their impact on profitability and business performance.
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new concepts, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated courage and sound judgment in challenging assumptions, addressing complex issues, and driving solutions.

Why 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 ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html ) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How much do we pay (Base)? The anticipated base salary for this position is approximately between $115,000 and $140,000 USD annually, *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits may include a pension for eligible employees. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.

As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.

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

Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Data visualization and interpretation, Financial Analysis, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Performance management

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.