Finance Analyst

BP•Denver, CO

1d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

bpx energy is a top‑20 U.S. onshore oil and gas producer and a subsidiary of bp p.l.c. We run a large, complex business, and the FP&A team plays a central role in how we understand performance, plan ahead, and make decisions. We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to support performance attribution and reporting. This role sits within FP&A and has regular exposure to senior leaders, including the executive team. The work is hands‑on, analytical, and directly tied to how the business operates. This is a good role for someone who likes digging into the details, explaining what the numbers actually mean, and helping leaders understand where the business is performing well—and where it isn’t. The Role In this position, you’ll help produce clear, reliable financial information and analysis that leaders use to run the business. You’ll work closely with finance teammates and partners across the company to explain results, forecast costs, and improve how we track performance. You’ll spend time building models, analyzing variances, preparing reporting materials, and answering real questions from people making real decisions.

Requirements

Experience in the U.S. onshore upstream oil and gas industry
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or investment analysis
Hands‑on experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Ability to explain financial results clearly, both in writing and verbally
Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with multiple deadlines
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship - now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of how financial results connect to business decisions
Strong ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to senior leaders
Ability to dig through large datasets and identify meaningful trends
Experience with PowerBI, SAC products, or similar tools
Exposure to automation, AI, or advanced analytics applied to finance data (including tools like Anthropic’s Claude)

Responsibilities

Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets for corporate and functional costs
Preparing variance analysis and written explanations comparing actual results to forecasts and prior periods
Building and maintaining financial models used for cost forecasting, scenario analysis, and planning decisions
Creating reporting and presentations using Excel and PowerBI, with a focus on clarity and accuracy
Working with stakeholders to improve inputs, timelines, and overall reporting efficiency
Flagging issues early when results are trending off plan and helping leaders understand the drivers
Leading or supporting the annual budget process end to end
Helping improve forecasting, reporting, and benchmarking processes over time
Delivering work that is accurate, timely, and well‑documented
Taking on additional analysis or projects as needed