Rebate Analyst

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Retail GroupAs 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, using 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

Role Overview :

We are seeking a diligent and analytical

SAP Retail Rebate Analyst

to manage and optimize rebate programs across our organization. This role is responsible for tracking, validating, and analyzing rebate agreements to ensure accurate payments, compliance, and profitability within the retail sector using SAP systems. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support strategic pricing and customer incentive initiatives.

Shift Timing: 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM IST (US Shift)

Responsibilities:

• Articulate key outcomes and accountabilities that this person will deliver to be successful in this role. Ensure you describe the deliverables the results you want the job holder to deliver and not the process you expect them to apply to get to these outcomes
• Analyze and interpret rebate agreements to ensure accurate setup and execution.
• Monitor rebate accruals, payments, and balances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to build and maintain rebate models.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual rebate reports for internal customers.
• Identify discrepancies or inefficiencies in rebate processes and recommend improvements.
• Support audits by providing documentation and analysis related to rebate transactions.
• Maintain rebate databases and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Assist in forecasting rebate liabilities and budgeting processes.
  

Job requirements & qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in rebate analysis, pricing, or financial analysis (industry-specific experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas); experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong English Proficiency – Business/working proficiency required
  

You will work with:

Key Customers

• Customers: The end-users who benefit from the rebates. Their feedback is crucial for refining rebate processes.
• Sales and Marketing Teams: They work closely with the rebate analysts to design and implement effective rebate programs.
• Finance and Accounting Departments: They ensure that rebate processes align with financial regulations and contribute to accurate financial reporting.
• IT Department: They support the technical aspects of SAP implementation and maintenance.
• Executive Sponsors: Typically, in roles such as CTO or CIO, they provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with interpersonal goals.
  

Why join bp

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.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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Continued Learning, Continuous improvement, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Offer execution and growth, Operational Excellence {+ 10 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.