Rachel Seaman
About Rachel Seaman
Rachel Seaman is a Transformation Project Manager at bp, with extensive experience in managing transformation projects in the energy sector. She holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has held various roles at bp, contributing to financial processes and risk management in the oil and gas industry.
Work at BP
Rachel Seaman has held multiple positions at BP, contributing to various aspects of the energy sector. She served as the Settlements Technical Team Lead from 2014 to 2017 in Chicago, where she focused on financial processes. Following this role, she worked as the Calgary Crude Commodity Risk Lead from 2017 to 2018 in Calgary, Canada, overseeing risk management in crude commodities. From 2018 to 2019, she was the Global Oil Americas Business Manager, and subsequently, she led the Global Oil Americas Glights Commodity Risk Team from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she is a Transformation Project Manager at BP, a position she has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Seaman studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) in 2008, completing her studies in 11 months. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in financial processes, which she applies in her roles within the energy sector. Seaman possesses extensive expertise in managing transformation projects and a deep understanding of financial processes and risk management specific to the oil and gas industry.
Background
Before her tenure at BP, Rachel Seaman gained experience in the accounting field through various roles. She worked as a Tax Intern at McGladrey in 2008 for seven months and later served as a Senior Tax Associate from 2009 to 2013, accumulating four years of experience in tax-related matters. Additionally, she worked as a Teacher's Assistant for Intermediate Financial Accounting at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008. This diverse background in accounting and finance has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role in project management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Rachel Seaman has demonstrated a strong focus on cross-team collaboration and has successfully managed transformation projects within the energy sector. Her roles at BP have involved significant responsibilities in risk management and financial processes, contributing to the overall success of the organization. Seaman's ability to lead teams and manage complex projects highlights her commitment to excellence in the energy industry.