Entity
Finance
Job Family Group
Finance Group
Job Description
As the Castrol Senior Finance Manager for Europe & META, you will be responsible for driving the performance of Castrol's business across the region. You will harness your strong analytical and commercial competence to find opportunities, develop strategies, and implement initiatives that enhance profitability and market share. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders and manage change effectively.
Key accountabilities:
- Drive business performance delivery in line with organisational goals and strategic objectives
- Lead the development and implementation of performance improvement strategies across Castrol's Europe & META operations.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, financial data, and operational performance to identify key drivers and areas for optimization.
- Use data visualization and interpretation skills to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Foster a customer-centric approach, ensuring performance initiatives align with customer needs and market demands.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to achieve business objectives.
- Employ agility core practices to adapt to changing market conditions and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership and external partners.
- Manage financial reporting and credit management processes related to performance initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with performance strategies and operational changes.
- Champion sustainability awareness and integrate sustainable practices into performance initiatives where appropriate.
- Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and successful adoption of new processes and strategies.
- Proactively seek out creative and innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
Requirements of the role:
- Proven experience in a senior performance management role within a large, multinational organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in agility core practices.
- Exceptional analytical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
- Strong commercial competence and a deep understanding of business drivers.
- Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organisation.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive performance delivery.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- A strong track record of creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
- Experience with credit management and financial reporting.
- A customer-centric perspective with a focus on delivering value.
- Proficiency in data visualization and interpretation tools and techniques.
- Proven ability to manage change effectively within a complex environment.
- Solid understanding of risk management principles.
- Awareness of sustainability challenges and opportunities within the industry.
- Ability to lead a strong cross cultural & geographically diverse team
Why join us?
We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive.
Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs - from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working.
Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills
Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 4 more}
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Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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