Senior Finance Advisor

BP•Coffeyville, KS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Finance Advisor, Marketing/Digital Enablement is a key partner to the Marketing and Digital Enablement teams within M&C Americas and will play a critical role in driving the company's financial strategy, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role is instrumental in delivering best-in-class financial insights relating to margin, cash costs, and other components of financial delivery to communicate the underlying business performance of the Marketing organization.The ideal candidate will be adept at translating complex financial data into actionable insights and work closely with leadership to support decision-making and business growth. The individual is a self-starter with comprehensive knowledge and experience with planning and performance management reporting processes. They will demonstrate the ability to grow professionally, have a strong work ethic and are eager to learn. The Senior Finance Advisor should be meticulous, collaborative, and an effective communicator. This role interacts with M&CA finance leadership and other M&CA partners and will make decisions related to financial procedures and forecasts, driving action across multiple functions.This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager Strategy, Transformation and Retail Business Support.

Requirements

Advance experience using various Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Understanding of SAP is preferred.
Extensive experience with financial reporting and analysis including a strong understanding of accounting and finance transactions.
Aware of key internal policies and external standards in the Plan to Perform and Investment Governance scope
Deep understanding of the principles of continuous improvement & process excellence
High level of eye for business across core bp businesses, including understanding the key regional dynamics within the bp business.
High level of commercial acumen across key bp commercial constructs
Embrace strategic direction and influence key partners with buy-in to that direction
Leadership skills with the ability to build capability, influence beyond formal reporting lines and coach a diverse group of finance professionals in the Finance FBTDirective, providing clear expectations and effective support
Able to cut through key issues and challenges and rapidly resolve with the right level of buy-in and support both from the Finance FBT teams.
Analysis and modelling
Analytics
Commercial Acumen
Commercial performance management
Communication
Data visualization and interpretation
Financial Analysis
Integrated Planning
Investment appraisal
Performance management

Responsibilities

Lead consolidated financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Marketing and Digital Enablement, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
Manage monthly and quarterly performance reporting, delivering variance analysis and actionable insights to senior leadership.
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, marketing initiatives, and loyalty programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
Prepare and present financial results and forecasts to leadership, clearly articulating drivers of performance and strategic implications.
Provide economic analysis and financial support for major initiatives and partnerships (e.g., Retail Operating System, Amazon, FNBO consumer card, WEX fleet program).
Oversee financial processes for payments and loyalty programs, including settlement, testing, and implementation of revised processes for new consumer programs.
Act as a trusted advisor to marketing and sales leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives that inform decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with broader business goals and support strategic decision-making.