Product Costing Lead at BP in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Product Costing Lead Location: India - Pune Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: 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. We are one of the very few companies equipped to seek some of the big sophisticated challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. 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 best-in-class team? Join our Team and advance your career as Product Costing Lead! Job Purpose Support the timely delivery of existing programs and the development of a multi-year pipeline portfolio to deliver material multi-year savings within the Product Portfolio Competitiveness Team, by ensuring real-time availability of accurate and validated product costing information Key Accountabilities Act as the single point of accountability to ensure availability and accessibility of real-time, validated Product Costing information, which will serve as the foundation for all Competitiveness and PPD activities. Develop (ways-of-working and process) methodology and (digital, data and systems) tools to acquire and validate costing information. Serve as SPA across costing-related / relevant functional areas to address proactively / reactively any costing related activities and issues. Act as a key tag into Finance organization to remain up to date with ongoing changes and improvements. Support as costing SME for the various functional areas in the PPD organization Deliver end to end accessibility and validation of costing information, ensuring visibility, oversight, issue resolution, to support of pipeline portfolio of savings activities. Represent Product Cost Competitiveness in finance and other costing forums; act as key liaison to other relevant functions globally and within the PU’s, to ensure tight integration of costing information. Provide assurance of consistent application of PCTP methods across all assets/product group. Ensure appropriate tools and process are in place to meet current and future needs. Education Relevant degree or similar education background in Accounting, Finance and Business, and/or equivalent costing and accounting experience Experience Significant work experience general and cost accounting, with relevant knowledge in standard costing methodologies. Strong presentation and social skills. Validated experience in collecting business requirements and improving process and systems. Ability to work within a virtual, distributed team environment. Knowledge and previous experience of Finance business processes and systems. Experience in planning and completing project results. Knowledge and experience of supply chain operations. Well-developed interpersonal and partnering skills. Experienced in demonstrating relationships and networks within organizations. Functional and skills and capability needed to handle a large set of activities with multiple and diverse functional collaborators. Skills & Proficiencies Financial systems, tools, and processes – Mastery General Tools and Systems (MS tools, PBI, Databases) – Skilful to Mastery Numeracy, Analytical Skills – Skilful to Mastery Core value chain proficiencies (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Technology) - Skilful People Leadership, Business Partnering, Commercial Competence– Skilful Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role This role is eligible for relocation within country This position is not available for remote working Advanced Analytics, Digital Fluency, Excel Reports, Manufacturing, Microsoft Advanced Analytics, Procurement, Product Costing, Product Pricing, Supply Chain, Supply chain management, Supply Chain Operations 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.