Finance Accounting Process and Systems Optimization Lead

Full time

Finance Accounting Process and Systems Optimization Lead

US: West Memorial, Houston 5 days ago

Job category

Finance

Experience level

Senior

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ103023

Job Description

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a best-in-class oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.

Location: Houston, TX or Denver, CO Department: Finance / Accounting / Digital Transformation

Reports To: Head of Supply Chain and Corporate Excellence

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Finance and Accounting Process and Systems Optimization Lead to drive transformation across finance and accounting operations in our oil and gas business. This role will lead initiatives to streamline processes, optimize ERP and financial systems, and integrate sophisticated technologies such as AI and cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization & Standardization

Lead end-to-end reviews of finance and accounting processes (e.g., FP&A, General Ledger Accounting, Fixed Assets, Joint Venture Accounting, Finance Accrual Processes, Finance Forecasting and Reporting, Production and Regulatory Accounting).

Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities using AI-driven insights.

Develop and implement standardized workflows and internal controls across business units.

Own the Finance Process and Optimization team across Denver and Houston.

Systems Strategy & Implementation

Serve as the business lead for SAP and financial systems upgrades, integrations, and improvements.

Understand the short term and long-term roadmap for SAP including BDC and Jouele. Ability to drive strategic improvements and adoption across the business is crucial to this role.

Drive the integration of AI/ML models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics in finance.

Collaborate with IT and data teams to leverage SAP CDS Views, SAP BDC and Snowflake for scalable, real-time financial data warehousing and reporting.

Foster the use of digital tools (e.g., RPA, Power Platform, AI copilots) to improve reporting and compliance.

Data & Analytics Enablement

Develop and implement data pipelines and reporting structures using SAP CDS Views, SAP BDC, Snowflake, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

Partner with data science teams to embed AI into financial planning, audit, and risk management processes.

Develop dashboards and KPIs using tools like Power BI or Tableau to supervise performance and drive insights.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

Partner with Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Operations, and IT leaders to align transformation initiatives with business goals.

Lead change management efforts, including training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Act as a liaison between finance users and technical teams to ensure business needs are met.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure processes and systems comply with SOX, IFRS, and internal audit requirements.

Support internal and external audits with documentation and process transparency.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

8+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles, with at least 3 years in process improvement or systems optimization.

Proven understanding of oil and gas industry accounting practices and regulatory environment.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP RISE) and finance transformation projects.

Confirmed experience with SAP BDC and Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms in a finance context.

Familiarity with AI/ML applications in finance, such as intelligent automation, forecasting, and anomaly detection; Palantir experience a plus

Experience with automation tools (e.g., SAP RPA, Power Automate) and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Palantir).

Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience with shared services or global business services models.

Strong understanding of upstream/midstream/downstream operational finance.

Exposure to data governance, data modeling, and AI ethics in financial systems.

Reward

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 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $160,000 -$210,000

*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.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.