M&A Portfolio Manager

Entity: Finance

Job Family Group: Strategic Planning & Business Development Group

Job Description: bp’s corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) team's anchor role is to provide a centre of expertise in executing acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and asset restructurings within the bp Group, with a value in excess of US$50 million.

M&A's core expertise lies in its advisory and transactional ability. On the advisory side we have knowledge and experience in analysing assets and/or businesses to establish sources of value and minimising risks and liabilities. On the transactional front our experience and skills are deployed in assessing the market, pricing and bidding, running sell-side auctions, negotiation, and project management of a transaction to completion. This involves close collaboration with segments and functions internally and numerous external parties including corporates, investment banks, engineering firms, financial investors and advisors. We develop a broad corporate development capability through our access to the internal strategic context and an acute awareness of the evolving external market. The M&A team plays a pivotal role in helping bp in the delivery of its energy transition plans.

Role summary

The M&A Strategy Manager role is a new role within M&A. Reporting to the SVP M&A and Business Development, this role will be responsible for systematically shaping bp’s M&A agenda by identifying, evaluating, and prioritising acquisition and divestment opportunities across the portfolio. This includes ownership of the M&A research and market intelligence, including maintaining the M&A connection with third party data providers. They will also act as a flexible resource to support and occasionally lead discrete M&A projects.

This role is based in London and is part of bp’s global M&A team.

What you will do...

• Build and maintain a live, prioritised pipeline of inorganic opportunities across bp’s portfolio, grounded in strategic rationale and value creation potential.

• Lead development of robust financial models (valuation, accretion/dilution, synergy modelling, scenario analysis) to inform decision-making.

• Assess and recommend deal structures and engagement strategies.

• Work with businesses and functions to identify and progress divestment candidates and portfolio optimisation opportunities.

• Have regular contact with external professionals who may be assisting bp in either project or option deliberation or execution (banks, financial advisors, etc.).

• Maintain bp’s defence policy and playbook to support rapid bp ELT / Board decision making in defence scenarios.

• Prepare materials in support of M&A’s agenda for the Group CFO, bp ELT, the Board and other relevant partners.

• Act as the main point-of-contact for market intelligence, including information on listed companies, details of precedent transactions and general market context.

• Maintain M&A’s team access to the relevant intelligence databases, including negotiating fees and renewals.

• Support and (subject to performance) occasionally lead on individual M&A projects.

What you will bring...

• Strong understanding of corporate finance theory economic evaluation methodologies and risk management tools.

• Experience in financial analyses, economic modelling & valuation including the development of project and company financial models which include complex financings, and proforma analyses.

• Proficiency in using financial research solutions (Factset, Bloomberg, etc.) and ability to apply these tools to financial modelling.

• Project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as a self-starter

• Understanding of broader oil & gas industry’s strategic context

• Prior experience in peer portfolio analysis

• Experience and proven track-record of preparing Executive and Board level materials

• Sound judgment, commercial awareness, ability to solve problems

• Ability to build and manage relationships with a diverse group of global functional professionals

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface effectively with senior executives

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge and prior experience of BP’s GIAAP and EEM policies application

• Previous M&A / negotiation experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills – leading a team or projects

• Experience of managing external relationships (partners, counterparties, governments)

Why join us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive.

Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.

Travel Requirement Up to 10% 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: Acquisitions and divestments, Agreements and negotiations, Contractual risk management, Economic evaluation methodology, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, Influencing, Joint Venture Structuring, Stakeholder Engagement

Future Location Notice: This role will start in St James' Square, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in St James' Square, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

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