Job Description

Job category
Business Support
Experience level
Senior
Relocation available
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ104277


We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. Our people want to play their part in solving the big, sophisticated challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world's need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices at Pune, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions - providing solutions as an integrated part of bp.
Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are owning the way in making energy cleaner and better - and how you can play your part in our outstanding team?
Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!
About the role
FBT Enabling Solutions owns designs, governs, deploys and supports global template products critical to bp's success, such as SAP global financial template, Finance Business Warehouse (bp's system for group reporting), SAP Ariba and Salesforce.
As Solution Manager (for General Ledger) you will use your business and finance knowledge to design and govern the solution design of bp's template solutions for finance as well as advising on the systems requirements relating to finance templates. In addition, you'll work closely with project deployment teams to ensure the successful implementation of bp's Global Financial template solution for general ledger across the globe.
As design lead for the templates, you will ensure that solutions proposed by yourself and your team are aligned to our template principles and that this drive standardization of processes and designs across the bp group.
The Solution Manager reports to the Solution & Portfolio Senior Manager
What you will deliver
Be the authority on template solutions within the functional area and participate in design authorities.
For approved demand, understand business requirements and complex business processes and scenarios and translate / break these down into a simplified set of requirements for which solutions can be investigated.
Design global standard solutions to meet business needs.
Explain concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prepare, review and/or approve functional specifications for solution design.
Lead the preparation, structure, and delivery of presentation materials for template familiarization, template fit-gap, solution design, user training and team knowledge sharing.
Lead template fit gap and user training sessions.
Provide expertise and constructive feedback to peers' design work.
Identify, analyze, and delineate problems.
Investigate and resolve solution incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
Provide expertise for designs that cross functional areas to achieve end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' needs.
Advise others on integration considerations for interfaces coming from external systems.
Review and sign off cross-system cutover plans and integration testing scenarios.
For new designs or changes to design, provide testing scenarios to ensure the solution is robust.
Understand, adopt, and embrace agile principles and agile ways of working.
Where agreed, act as Solution Integration Lead for specific projects, providing support to the project teams and their interaction and solution needs with the rest of the solutions team.
Work with individuals to set performance goals in focus@bp and regularly check-in on goal progress.
Schedule regular 1:1 catch-ups with team members and provide support and coaching when needed.
Discuss career aspirations with team members and ensure everyone has a development plan with focus areas identified, including training needs and stretch assignments.
Essential Education & Experience
o Suitably qualified professional with degree or similar education background.
o Accountancy qualification or working towards one (e.g. CIMA, CPA, ACA, ACCA)
o Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex processes and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
o Passion and experience in capturing business requirements and improving processes and systems.
o General understanding of systems deployment activities.
o Ability to work and collaborate within a virtual global team environment.
o Ability to prioritize effectively for yourself and the team.
o 2+ years of experience of system design
o Ability to learn and be the authority on template solutions.
o Ability to formulate and solve problems.
o Ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams and delivery teams.
Desirable Criteria
o 12+ years of relevant work experience with systems and process design.
o Experience working in a multi-national organization.
o Experience of Agile ways of working
Product Experience & Expertise
o Deep knowledge and significant experience of SAP FI processes and functionality including revaluation, reclassification and managing currencies
o Significant experience with SAP and BW including a general working knowledge of transactional processes in an SAP environment.
o Knowledge of integration with SAP MDG
o Significant experience of system and process design and system deployment for General Ledger.
You will work with
The enabling solutions team is part of the Digital Solutions & Transformation organization in Global Business Services. It provides services to all functions within Finance (R2R, Procurement, Customer, Data) and partners with Global Process Owners and transformation delivery teams to drive the strategy and transformation agenda. It also supports the end user community through sustaining processes, training sessions and user groups.
The team also works directly with other functions, enablers and businesses in bp, to provide solutions to their business needs and to enable their own transformation agendas.
Enabling solutions operates in a fully agile framework and is located primarily in the global business service hubs across three locations.
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.

Rewards and benefits
With ongoing learning and development, your reward goes far beyond the financial.


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Community & growth
Work-life balance
Health & wellness
Family matters
Office experience

Elevate your career while being rewarded.

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 to recognize long service and commitment to the organization.



Travel



bp provides travel-related benefits like company cars for some roles, designed to ease your commute. We also provide transport to and from the office in some locations, including for nightshift workers.



Retirement, savings & insurance



There are a range of discretionary retirement, savings and insurance benefits available to help provide you and your family with financial security.

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

Work, learn and grow alongside people who are among some of the very best at what they do.

Learning & development



bp is a learning organization. Whether you're looking to reskill, upskill or build the skills you already have, we can help you with the support and resources you need.



Business Resource Groups (BRGs)



Our BRGs - including Pride and Women's International Network - are our global communities where we embrace different ideas and perspectives freely.



Empowering women



Our inclusive hiring policy ensures we follow a gender-neutral approach to talent acquisition. We are dedicated to equipping women to achieve their full potential, and offer BRGs as well as awareness and development programmes on topics of interest.

Unlock a unique development experience with 'grow@bp', a comprehensive online platform offering accessible development opportunities for every bp employee at their fingertips 24/7.

At bp we aim for everyone to enjoy life beyond work and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Hybrid & flexible working



We understand the importance of balancing work and personal obligations and offer a hybrid model of work for certain roles and consider flexible working arrangements.



Paid leave



Along with annual leave in addition to public holidays, we provide bp employees with comprehensive sick leave and compassionate leave coverage.

For certain roles, bp's hybrid working approach gives employees the opportunity to work flexibily.

We strive to create an environment where people feel safe and cared for.

Keeping well



At bp, we believe a happy and healthy workforce is in everyone's best interests. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits - such as private medical insurance, access to online doctors, including 24/7 doctor on-call and emergency services, and annual health check-ups for you and your family.



Mental health



At bp, we focus on employee wellbeing, and provide 24/7 support tools such as an employee assistance programme, our wellbeing challenge app 'Thrive', and offer regular training to help you navigate the ups and downs of life.

We champion employee wellbeing and offer free access to the Headspace meditation app, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

Grow your family, safe in the knowledge you have support at work.

Child and elder care



At bp, we want to help you manage your work and family commitments with on-site facilities, including creches at some sites, as well as medical insurance for parents of employees.



Family-forward leave policies



We offer maternity, paternity and adopter leave at bp to help you bond as a family and adjust to your new role.

Our extended childcare leave options including four weeks paternity leave, show our commitment to supporting family care.

Bring your whole self to work in our safe, inclusive and energizing work environment.

Office space



We ensure a comfortable work environment for all. Our workspaces are designed for inclusive accessibility, to promote mobility and access for all.



Food



At bp, you will find subsidized nutritious food options to help you stay energized throughout the day.



Equipment



At bp, we support you with the right furniture and equipment and offer you an ergonomically safe and comfortable environment to perform at your best.



Relax, recharge & have fun



Our offices provide more than just a place to work. We offer spaces to recharge and organize informal fun events to connect with colleagues.

We offer multi-faith, wellbeing and shower rooms as well as game zones, across many bp sites.

Disclaimer





This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers' discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.