Project Controller

About the role

Retail Project controller handles all aspects of project expenditure related to financial compliance. This individual handles a significant portfolio of thousands of projects, liaises with Fixed Assets to set-up projects and requisitions. Puts controls in place and monitors that the invoices have been approved by the appropriate DOA (Delegation of Authority). The individual provides weekly reporting on project actual expenditures to date, commitments to date, collecting latest estimates for cost to complete, and reporting variances to project budgets. The Retail Project Controller supports the team in the areas of portfolio and project forecasting, management and closeout across mobility and convenience Americas. The individual is the primary interface with Finance on forecasting, planning, and accruals, making sure all invoices have been coded to the appropriate cost centre (or site), and have been properly characterized as Capex, Revex, or Opex. The Retail Project Controller interfaces with various stakeholders to work in collaboration to continuously refine ways of working and products that deliver improved management of cost and change orders - with a cost management focus, to achieve planned value and agreed scope and scale to allow the business to deliver high returns and obtain greater market value

Responsibilities

• Chair meetings for monthly Project and portfolio level forecasting
• Project and portfolio level and compliance Reporting
• Chair meetings to capture data for monthly accruals
• Accrual calculation and submission to Finance
• Ensure that data in Smartsheet (forecasting) and Power BI align
• Create and analyze accrual files used for monthly accrual discussions
• Resolve data and project discrepancies between SAP and Smartsheet
• Analyze actual expenditures and commitments on projects to date
• Ensure PAF's, requisitions and invoices are approved by appropriate DOA
• Problem resolution in all aspects of project cost administration (PRs, POs, invoices, vendors, fixed assets accounting, Capex vs Revex determination, project close out etc.)
• Upload monthly actuals into Smartsheet
• Interface with BP finance as required
• Project controls continuous improvement and KPI development
• Miscellaneous, business critical and special projects as required
• Attend project meetings as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - Preference for Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience within Retail & Procurement.
• Experienced in managing a large portfolio of construction projects
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Keen understanding of GIAAP accounting practices
• Strong skills in SAP, Excel, Power BI and Smartsheet
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Consistently challenge to standardize and simplify
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, team environment
• Expertise with Real Estate, Construction, Maintenance and Procurement practices and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Very analytical and excellent attention to detail
• Proven track record of hands-on project controls and project administration experience
• Track record of implementing cost management approaches and philosophy
• Willing to get in the details with the team initially on project work before implementing
• You will work with :
• Procurement - contract negotiation and value delivery
• Finance - financial reporting, platform support and payment processing, accrual calculations and submissions
• Asset Management leaders - cross-functional portfolio delivery and ways of working
• Business leadership - strategic project planning and delivery with an asset need
• Vendors, General Contractors etc.
• GBS
• Why join bp?

Additional Information

Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Retail Group Job Description: As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. Bp's customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of an enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, demonstrating technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC! Shift timing : 4.30 pm - 1.30 am IST

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