Finance Performance Analyst (FP&A)

BP•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Performance Analyst is a member of the Terminal & Pipelines Finance team, supporting value creation for the Terminals & Pipelines organization and multiple joint ventures. The role is responsible for forecasting and analysis for U.S. pipeline activities and for improving efficiencies through coordination between Terminal & Pipelines and Commercial Midstream & Logistics activities. It works across Terminal & Pipelines Finance and with onshore pipeline operations teams to support forecasting and business analysis. The analyst also coordinates with business departments on quarterly forecast updates and the annual plan, with opportunities to gain exposure to operations, Commercial Midstream & Logistics, and Terminal & Pipelines management. The position monitors financial accounts and supports accurate financial reporting, planning, forecasting, performance reviews, and decision-making for pipeline assets and support functions. It maintains U.S. Pipelines P&L forecast and reporting files, including Excel workbooks and Power BI dashboards, and supports finance modernization, benchmarking, and joint venture cost reporting. The role is a hybrid office/remote position. No travel is expected, and relocation assistance is not available. The anticipated base salary is approximately $115,000–$140,000 USD annually. The position includes paid vacation, nine paid holidays, two personal choice holidays, parental leave, a discretionary annual bonus program, a long-term incentive program, retirement benefits including a 401(k) match, and access to health, vision, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. A pension may be available to eligible employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
At least 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 learn, adapt, and apply new concepts, systems, processes, and procedures quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present information and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including 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.
Energy industry experience 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 the development and submission of annual financial plans for pipeline operations.
Lead the preparation and submission of quarterly Global Forecasting Outlook 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 joint venture cutback process to ensure costs are accurately reported for bp and its joint venture partners.

Benefits

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.
Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Discretionary annual bonus program.
Long-term incentive program.
Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) matching program; a pension may be available to eligible employees.
Health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible working options.