Senior Finance Manager, Corteva bp LLC CFO

BP•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are excited to share this exciting secondee opportunity to join the newly created Corteva bp LLC as CFO. The LLC has been set up by bp & Corteva to monetize the delivery of novel bio feedstock. The CFO plays a pivotal financial role in creating and delivering the business strategy and financial roadmap. The successful candidate will provide finance expertise into business decision-making - to create and protect sustainable value for bp. Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager, Biofuels but working with autonomy within the LLC (alongside other bp secondees and 3rd party colleagues) you will be accountable for delivery of all finance priorities within Corteva bp LLC to enable it to meet it's strategic and commercial objectives. What you will do... Control – accountable for the set-up and maintenance of a robust control framework with the LLC. Own all Finance risks, controls and mitigations Responsible for ensuring careful stewardship of the shareholders’ investment. Reporting – responsible for accurate and timely financial and non-financial reporting both from a statutory perspective and to the shareholders. You will be responsible for the relationship with the supporting 3rd party and direct their activities. Performance – accountable for driving business performance in both economic and strategic terms including leading interventions where needed, to ensure strategic objectives and financial outcomes are met. Commercial – a trusted advisor to the Corteva bp LLC CEO and wider management team in support of business delivery (commercial, accounting, investment); providing finance expertise into business decision-making across strategic and operational imperatives. What You Will Bring… Strong leadership, grounded in emotional intelligence, an empowering attitude, and a cross-cultural collaborative spirit. Deep accounting expertise, with knowledge of financial systems and control frameworks. A positive role model for business integrity, values, and behaviors — can speak up, listen, and act when needed, holding others accountable. Strategic vision and business leadership: sees the big picture, anticipates issues (including financial implications), and creates solutions. Commercially savvy, with understanding of integrated value chains and regional dynamics. Ability to forecast performance and intervene when necessary to keep the business on track. Deep expertise in the relevant business model, with insight into business drivers and the evolving landscape. Shapes strategic direction and influences internal and external partners. Extensive experience in a commercial business, covering financial management, performance leadership, and delivery of change initiatives. Proven ability to drive strategic direction for finance and align stakeholders to that vision. Strong leadership skills to build capability, coach, and drive high performance within a diverse team. Commitment to fostering a one-team culture across Corteva, bp, and third-party providers. Clear and concise communicator — able to articulate both strategy and execution effectively. Advanced problem-solving skills, including: Resolving escalations around key judgments, commercial options, and third-party disputes. Prioritizing resource demands while balancing JV, shareholder, customer, and supplier needs. Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of making decisions with limited information. Ability to lead others through change. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a good command of English.

Requirements

Strong leadership, grounded in emotional intelligence, an empowering attitude, and a cross-cultural collaborative spirit.
Deep accounting expertise, with knowledge of financial systems and control frameworks.
A positive role model for business integrity, values, and behaviors — can speak up, listen, and act when needed, holding others accountable.
Strategic vision and business leadership: sees the big picture, anticipates issues (including financial implications), and creates solutions.
Commercially savvy, with understanding of integrated value chains and regional dynamics.
Ability to forecast performance and intervene when necessary to keep the business on track.
Deep expertise in the relevant business model, with insight into business drivers and the evolving landscape.
Shapes strategic direction and influences internal and external partners.
Extensive experience in a commercial business, covering financial management, performance leadership, and delivery of change initiatives.
Proven ability to drive strategic direction for finance and align stakeholders to that vision.
Strong leadership skills to build capability, coach, and drive high performance within a diverse team.
Commitment to fostering a one-team culture across Corteva, bp, and third-party providers.
Clear and concise communicator — able to articulate both strategy and execution effectively.
Advanced problem-solving skills, including: Resolving escalations around key judgments, commercial options, and third-party disputes. Prioritizing resource demands while balancing JV, shareholder, customer, and supplier needs. Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of making decisions with limited information.
Ability to lead others through change.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a good command of English.
Degree in Business and/or Finance (or equivalent).
Qualified Accountant.
Significant experience in finance roles, including accounting, planning, performance management, and commercial delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience with start-up businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

Control – accountable for the set-up and maintenance of a robust control framework with the LLC.
Own all Finance risks, controls and mitigations
Responsible for ensuring careful stewardship of the shareholders’ investment.
Reporting – responsible for accurate and timely financial and non-financial reporting both from a statutory perspective and to the shareholders.
You will be responsible for the relationship with the supporting 3rd party and direct their activities.
Performance – accountable for driving business performance in both economic and strategic terms including leading interventions where needed, to ensure strategic objectives and financial outcomes are met.
Commercial – a trusted advisor to the Corteva bp LLC CEO and wider management team in support of business delivery (commercial, accounting, investment); providing finance expertise into business decision-making across strategic and operational imperatives.

Benefits

This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core .
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 time 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.
Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
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 include a pension for eligible employee.

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