Finance Performance Analyst (FP&A)

bp • Chicago, IL

2d • $115,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Performance Analyst is part of the Terminal & Pipelines Finance team, supporting value creation for the Terminals & Pipelines organization and multiple joint ventures. The position is responsible for forecasting and analysis for U.S. pipeline activities and for improving coordination and efficiencies between Terminal & Pipelines and Commercial Midstream & Logistics activities. It works across Terminal & Pipelines Finance and onshore pipeline operations to support forecasting and business analysis, quarterly forecast updates, and the annual plan. The role offers exposure to operations, Commercial Midstream & Logistics, and Terminal & Pipelines management.

The analyst monitors financial accounts and reporting, partners with the FBT organization on financial transactions, and serves as the primary finance business partner to Operations Leadership and overhead support functions. The position prepares financial analyses, forecasts, plans, and performance reviews; supports finance modernization, benchmarking, reporting and analytics; maintains U.S. Pipelines forecast and reporting files and dashboards; and coordinates with other FP&A teams on truck and rail cost performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong business insight and ability to connect financial and operational performance to business outcomes.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• 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, including the ability to present information and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems.
• Experience in the energy industry with prior cost analyst experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, investigate variances, and provide insights to improve forecast accuracy and spending alignment.
• Coordinate development and submission of annual financial plans for pipeline operations.
• Lead preparation and submission of quarterly Global Forecasting Outlook (GFO) updates.
• Facilitate monthly financial performance reviews with Operations Leadership, identify gaps to plan and forecast, and drive actions to achieve asset, business, and joint venture financial targets.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for the business and provide 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Paid parental leave, including up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) matching program; a pension may be available for eligible employees.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Long-term incentive program.
• Paid vacation of 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees, depending on relevant industry experience.
• Nine paid holidays per year and two personal choice holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level