FP&A Advisor, Investments - Castrol, Reading

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Finance Group Job Description: Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. Were always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.About the Role: This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership. Castrol is looking for a highly skilled and commercially minded FP&A Advisor, Investments to own and support the day-to-day operation, silent running of the Castrol investment governance process, ensuring consistency and effectiveness. Sitting at the centre of Castrols investment governance, this role provides independent financial insight, challenge, and assurance across material investment decisions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, influencing executive and Board discussions by translating complex financial models into clear, decision-ready insight. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a $1.2bn EBITDA global business, driving disciplined capital allocation and supporting Castrols Onward, Upward, Forward strategyWhat Youll Do : Lead the review and assurance of investment cases, ensuring alignment with governance standards and policies Provide independent challenge to investment proposals, strengthening the quality of decision-making Analyse and validate economic and financial models, ensuring robust assumptions and outputsPrepare executive and Board-level briefs, distilling complex data into clear insights Maintain a forward-looking investment pipeline and executive lookahead, supporting prioritisation, planning, and decision-making. Support the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of investment governance frameworksEnable the organisations readiness for new capital allocation approaches Actively build organisational capability by coaching and training finance and business partners on investment frameworks and procedures. Partner with global teams to ensure investment decisions are balanced, transparent, and value-drivenBuild strong networks across regions and functions, supporting consistent delivery and capability uplift What Were Looking For: This is a senior individual contributor role requiring significant experience and credibility to influence executive and Board-level partners. Experience: Significant experience in commercial finance / FP&A Proven track record in investment appraisal, capital allocation, or business case evaluation Strong capability in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis Experience engaging and influencing senior partners and decision-makers Skills&Capabilities : Advanced economic and financial modelling expertise Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) Commercially astute with the ability to challenge constructively and contributeConfident working in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments Strong partner management and relationship-building skills across global teams Ability to operate independently while influencing without authority Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or similarProfessional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA , or equivalent) preferred Desirable: Experience in investment management and reporting Strong business acumen within a commercial environment Why join us? At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting 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 significant, 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 others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be 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: Analysis and modelling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Corporate Finance, Economic evaluation methodology, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Investment appraisal, Market Analysis, Regional perspective, Stakeholder EngagementLegal 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 bps 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. TPBN1_UKTJ