Manager Accounts Receivable

About Us

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, motivated by best‑in‑class insight and expertise. We’re 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.

Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on Accounts Receivable Manager to lead and mature our Customer Account Receivable function. This individual will build and enhance the company’s collections framework, drive operational excellence, and modernise processes within a highly visible role.

This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, manual‑process environment and is motivated by the opportunity to create structure, implement guidelines, and directly impact cash flow performance. The Manager will partner closely with Operations, Finance, Credit, and Sales and report to the Director, Revenue Assurance.

• Opportunity to build and modernise the AR function from the ground up.
• High‑impact role with visibility to senior leadership.
• Ability to implement automation and reduce manual workloads over time.
• Chance to design future‑state processes and shape the department’s long‑term direction.
• Hands‑on involvement in both strategic and operational activities.

• Lead and develop a small Accounts Receivable team.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer accounts or disputes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Supervise the end‑to‑end collections process.
• Handle aging, unapplied payments, over payments, and refund requests.
• Maintain accurate AR records and ensure compliance.
• Communicate with customers via phone and email to resolve outstanding balances.

• Develop and implement collections policies and desktop workflows.
• Identify and drive opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes.
• Lead initiatives to reduce DSO and improve efficiency.

• Partner with Operations, Accounting, Credit, Legal and Sales to improve the customer‑to‑cash cycle.
• Provide AR insights that influence operational and financial decisions.

• Build and maintain critical metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare AR reports and aging analysis.
• Present trends and recommendations to leadership.

• Serve as AR subject‑matter expert for system enhancements.
• Provide business requirements and participate in testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience managing collections or AR team.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and collections best practices.
• High proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to handle contending priorities in a hands‑on environment.
• SQL and power BI experience is a plus.

At bp, 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 fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.