What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Analyst position at bp?
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.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
What We’re Looking For
Nice to Have
How much do we pay (Base)? $90,000 - $125,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
Why join us?
At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of the future!
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.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Nice to Have
- 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)
- You’ll work on core financial questions, not side projects
- Your analysis will be seen and used by senior leadership
- You’ll gain a deep understanding of how a large U.S. onshore business operates
- The role offers room to grow as your skills and judgment develop
How much do we pay (Base)? $90,000 - $125,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
Why join us?
At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of the future!
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000