Network Planning Analyst

Job summary

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

The Analyst is responsible for providing top-down portfolio analysis identifying potential investment risks and opportunities. This role will perform detailed analytical and statistical review of investment performance at the investment asset class, strategy composite and account portfolio levels.

They will lead the implementation of the Network Strategy and resulting multi-year plans in their Region (Inland or Coastal).

This role is responsible for ensuring that all matters relating to the sound administration of BP’s Retail property portfolio are timeously and effectively executed by the designated internal functions and/or contracted external service providers.

The role needs to also ensure focus on managing the portfolio of service station development land banks consisting of but not limited to, unimproved and improved freehold and/or leasehold land, including inter alia, churches, blocks of flats and houses.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for all detailed analytical and evaluative review of specific investments, historical market data and portfolio performance Provide top-down analysis of portfolio allocation Develop, acquire, and maintain key risk and return metrics for distribution to senior management Assist in the development and tracking of impactful, environmental, and social investing strategies Benchmark portfolio investments to market indices Analyze and presents earned income by business segment for Senior Management discussions Lead and finalise the Multi year investment plan in their region which informs the capex plan and ultimately the construction and projects execution plan to be delivered by Construction Teams Identify areas to improve the profitability of the existing company controlled network through alternative income projects (rental of open land, sub leases for QSR or locally relevant tenants)

Land bank Administration

Transfer municipal accounts from previous owners in to name of BP and arrange for municipal accounts (rates & taxes and consumption) to be addressed to BP Ensure timeous payments of municipal accounts Where applicable appoint agents to lead properties Take ownership for agreements between bp and agents Appoint tenants and maintain the relationship between them and bp Maintain lease agreements pertaining to land bank sites Ensure rentals are paid on time and lead rental deposits as per lease agreements

Administrative Support on Property retailer rentals, utilities, taxes and income streams

Prepare a zero-based Revenue Budget for the year Ensure that all supplier invoices pertaining to the revenue budget are paid timeously Control the Suspense account on a monthly basis and arrange for transfer amounts to either revenue or capital budgets as agreed with the responsible Line Manager. Also provide assurance to management that account has been reconciled

Loans, Grants & Discounts

Open general ledger accounts Ensure budget is allocated Validate the trade debtor accounts Reconcile loan account Initiate recovery of loans Payment of grants Ensure that amortization of grants is activated and correctly recorded in the system Ensure that discounts agreed as per an approved Finance Memorandum is activated and that Customer Care Centre is notified to update it on an annual basis

Divestments

Processing of Disposals of assets
Bank the proceeds cheque Compile the VAT invoice Compile the Disposal of Assets form
Update the different supporting systems:
RIS Periodic Payments Loans and Fixed recoveries
Communicate above to the Customer Care Centre

Prepaid Rental Deals

Opening general ledger accounts for Pre-paid rentals (PPR’s) Ensure that PPR accounts are reconciled timeously Ensure that amortization of PPR’s is activated and correctly recorded in the system

General

Assist the team with the approval of purchase orders in Fraxion system Ensure principal lease rentals are captured correctly and that issues are implemented timeously

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Technology, Property

Experience

Experience in property analysis is an advantage

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Analysis and modelling, Asset and project finance, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Corporate Finance, Data visualization and interpretation, Deal modelling and valuation, Deal structuring, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, Financial Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Investment appraisal, Joint Venture Structuring, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Performance management, Presenting {+ 2 more}

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.