bp Launchpad · 2 days ago
Senior Finance & Commercial Analyst
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Levelbp Launchpad is a company focused on energy solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Finance & Commercial Analyst. The role involves supporting joint venture partnerships, conducting investment decision analysis, and managing commercial negotiations to enhance business performance.
Business DevelopmentFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Support alignment with JV partner(s) as we navigate complex business issues and investment decisions
Work closely with JV Partners to progress project developments, approve operations in line with agreed plans and mature options for future development
Ensure JV partners alignment on development plans, JV budget and required approvals
Support managing JV rights and obligations, JV finance & commercial risks, authorization for expenditure (AFE), Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and JV committees
Work with bp functional and technical teams to enable business/investment decisions based on sound economic analysis and cases
Lead investment evaluation / analysis of new projects with internal collaborators and JV partners
Support business opportunity framing, Area Development Plans (ADP) and project development to establish optimal long term growth strategy
Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, forecast investment returns, project cash flows, and assess risk exposure
Conduct valuation analyses using various methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, to assess the value of assets
Support development of new and/or modified JV agreements
Support resolution of commercial disputes and contractual issues with JV partners or other Joint Ventures while effectively managing relationships
Support the creation and delivery of commercial plans to progress new investment opportunities in compliance with applicable agreements
Provide guidance on commercial negotiation through Joint Operating Agreements interpretation to increase value while mitigating risk
Support efforts to drive incremental value from existing agreements and assisting Sr. Commercial and Finance Mgr in areas of JV audit support, cost recovery and sole risk operations
Deliver P&L/ financial analysis, including identifying and working on opportunities to bring efficiencies
Work with Finance Business & Technology (FBT) to support performance interventions, track action plans and manage potential risks/opportunities
Provide inputs to business area on effectiveness of their business plans, including annual plan and Area Business (Performance) Reviews
Work on ad-hoc projects and requests supporting the business area leadership to deliver performance improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or equivalent
Experience in commercial negotiation and investment decision analysis
Knowledge and experience in working with Oil & Gas business – Gulf of America experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of common offshore agreements including Joint Operating Agreements, Participation Agreements, Purchase and Sale agreements, Production Handling Agreements
Skilled in financial and economic modelling. Capable of performing economic evaluations supporting investment decision and effectively communicating outputs
Ability to effectively influence and build alignment with multi-disciplinary teams
Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills
Ability to adapt and enthusiasm to learn
Communication (verbal and written) - Good command of written and spoken English
Benefits
Flexible working options
Generous paid parental leave policy
Excellent retirement benefits
Company
bp Launchpad
Started in 2018, bp Launchpad is an investment unit and business scale-up which backs and rapidly scales disruptive energy start ups through provision of growth capital, scaling support and strategic synergies with bp.
Founded in 2019
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tom Grey
Chief Technology Officer
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