Grade H - Office/ CoreResponsible for supporting the Property Management Team with administering lease agreements, using sound technical capabilities including communicating with landlords and other stakeholders and managing the database for tracking of compliance and renewal requirements including developing analytical reports.
Entity:
Customers & Products
Business Support Group
As a Senior Property Advisor, you will take a lead role in managing complex lease and vendor administration processes, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across bp s property portfolio. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support strategic decision-making, and act as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders. This role is integral to bp s strategy of operational excellence, risk management, and digital transformation in property operations.
Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end lease and vendor administration, ensuring timely setup, payments, and reconciliations for complex real estate portfolios.
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Prepare high-value payments, manage rent escalations, arears management KPI s and contractual obligations; ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
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Act as the primary contact for escalated landlord, tenant, and vendor issues; provide expert guidance on financial and operational matters.
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Develop and deliver strategic reports including arrears analysis, cashflow forecasting, and portfolio performance reporting and insights.
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Lead resolution of complex payment issues, credits, write-offs, and stranded items.
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Ensure high standards of data integrity across SAPRE and related systems, lead data audits and quality initiatives.
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Utility data integration, management of day-to-day activities, issue resolution, and ensure compliance.
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Identify and implement process improvements aligned to bp s global practise; lead automation and digital transformation initiatives.
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Maintain and enhance documented procedures (DTPs); mentor and train junior team members.
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Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance teams to manage system enhancements, purchase orders, and approvals.
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Proactively identify portfolio risks, support mitigation strategies, and contribute to internal control frameworks.
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Champion CI initiatives, drive adoption of best practices, and support change management efforts.
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Manage complex IT ticketing processes (CRs, ACFs, RTMs) build in accelerate system superuser capability and support system upgrades and testing.
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Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience & qualifications
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4 6 years experience in property lease administration or coordination, preferably in large retail or multisite organizations.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
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Strong experience with SAP ERP and lease management systems (e.g., SAP Real Estate).
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Demonstrated ability to handle complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Experience with third-party property service vendors.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proven ability to lead process improvements and support digital transformation.
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Familiarity with global hub operations and cross-functional collaboration.
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High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
Shift Support - AEST or AEDT ANZ Timezone.
Why Join our team
Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyones place. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Travel Requirement
No travel is 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:
Databasing, Financial Analysis, Financial Leasing, Lease Abstracts, Lease Administration, Lease Agreements, Lease Analysis, Lease Extensions, Lease Management, Lease Negotiations, Lease Restructuring, Lease Review, Leasing, Leasing Strategies, Real Estate Management
