Retail Reconciliation Analyst

Title-RetailReconciliationAnalyst As the world and bp are changing, the Finance, Business & Technology (FBT) organization has a vital role to deliver business solutions that result in great outcomes for bp. Our mission is to create innovative solutions to transform BP, driven by inspired people in a dynamic environment. We will innovate to transform, and we will deliver this through our five strategic priorities: transform services, digital innovator, deliver increased value, invest in peoples futures, end customer focused - enabled by our colleagues, culture, mindset and our values and behaviours. Join our central operations team as a Retail Reconciliation Analyst, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of end-of-day processes across fuel (wetstock), inventory (dry stock), and cash operations. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and process-driven, with a knack for spotting discrepancies and a passion for operational excellence. As a Retail Reconciliation Analyst, you will be responsible for executing and supporting the end of-day (EOD) reconciliation workflow across multiple retail channels. Your focus will span validating fuel transactions, reconciling inventory movements, and ensuring cash handling aligns with expected figures. Youll investigate variances, escalate unresolved issues, and ensure compliance with both local and regional procedures. Working closely with site teams and central support, you’ll help maintain operational accuracy and support continuous improvement across our retail network. Key Accountabilities The Retail Reconciliation Analyst plays a critical role in executing and supporting end-of-day (EOD) reconciliation processes across wetstock (fuel), dry stock (inventory), and cash operations. This role ensures data integrity, identifies and investigates variances, and supports compliance with operational standards across ANZ retail sites.. • Cash Reconciliation o Oversee cashier shift closures and settlements, investigate cash variances, and complete reconciliation using the Site Admin Hub. o Ensure undeposited funds and safe balances align with expected figures and support region-specific processes. o Provide end-of-month settlement support to FBT finance teams to enable closure of reconciliation processes • Dry Stock & Inventory o Review inventory activity and ensure all transactions are posted or deleted as required. o Advance inventory workflows and validate inventory values. o Monitor for issues and follow escalation workflows as required. • Reporting & Troubleshooting o Log and escalate technical issues (e.g., POS shift closures) within bp technical support. o Support troubleshooting of failed validations and discrepancies within end of day workflow processes. Essential Education: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a relevant field. • Quality and Training management experience. • Knowledge of compliance requirements. Essential Experience and Job Requirements: • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset. • Ability to work quickly to resolve and escalate issues to ensure daily KPI’s and targets are met. • Familiarity with retail POS systems and reconciliation tools. • Ability to follow structured workflows and escalate issues appropriately. • Comfortable working with financial data and operational reports. • Effective communicator with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Desirable criteria • Prior experience in retail operations, finance, or process reconciliation roles.