Sarah Ovion

Experience

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  Mazars

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Senior Auditor UK & France

  Promoted Audit Manager on a fast-track program 4 years after joining. Assignments included financial audit, risk analysis, internal control, consulting and due diligence. Most clients were CAC40 companies.

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  Bp

  Jan 2003 - now

  Led Finance Transformation creating value for the business while lowering the costs of my organization by two thirds.Key member of management team, supporting the business turnaround : Wood Mackenzie increased valuation from $5.5bn to $9.5bn in a decreasing price environment.Led Strategy, Commercial, Planning and Performance Management for the Business (Production of 300mboe/d and Capital investment of ~$800m/year).Spearheaded fast-paced change, including digital initiatives, simplification and modernization.Led empowered teams to over-achieve & influence across the business. Show less

  • VP Finance Mauritania & Senegal

    Jan 2022 - now

  • VP Investor Relations, ESG & Strategy

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • VP Finance Onshore US (BPX Energy)

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Business Manager South Texas (Eagle Ford)

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Head of Commercial & Planning and Performance Manager - North Africa

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Senior Commercial Analyst

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Group Accountant

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006