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About The Job
* Provide an efficient and high‑quality financial service that enhances the activity monitoring and supports strategic decision‑making, leveraging proximity and expertise to drive financial efficiency. In addition, acts as strategic financial business partner for Finance Management to improve the global Finance organization, ensuring efficiency and more synergies.
Your Main Activities Are
* Monitor, administer and locally supervise the teams located on the Finance Hub
o Organise and monitor on a day‑to‑day basis the activities.
o Create a strong BNP Paribas and Finance mindset and ensure adherence to the values of the Bank.
o Be responsible for all people management topics.
o Coordinate constant process improvement, implementation of controls and update of procedures, to secure data quality and compliance with Group norms.
* Ensure a strong level of services and continuous improvement mindset
o Participate in the definition of the strategy for Finance and supervise the proper implementation of the Target Operating Model.
o Maintain a strong level of services according to Service Level Agreements.
o Build a closer relationship with Finance Head Office and ensure a permanent dialogue with all stakeholders onshore.
o Support and participate actively in the implementation of projects impacting the activities in the platform.
o Optimise resource organisation and people development, driving transformation and continuous improvements in processes and cost.
o Define the most efficient team organization, securing backups and appropriate seniority level to mitigate operational risk.
o Encourage and identify any opportunities to improve and optimise Finance processes via automation, digitalisation or organisational change.
o Contribute to the BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework.
* Close follow‑up and monitoring of financials
o Prepare and organise the monthly FTE Governance Committee to secure right follow‑up and validation process at central level.
o Organise and coordinate the calculation of Budget.
o Monitor actuals and budget.
o Prepare Financial Dashboards and ad‑hoc analysis for Top Management.
o Maintain a close relationship with local finance.
* Maintain proactive dialogue with Local Management and respective stakeholders
o Participate in Local Management Committees.
o Full compliance with any local business regulations and operational frameworks.
Profile And Skills To Success
* Master's Degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting
* At least 10 years of experience in Accounting and Finance and in Financial Analysis and Advisory
* Knowledge in Finance Applications & Finance Systems Architecture
* Knowledge in Finance and Budget – Finance/Tax Knowledge and Financial and Performance Analysis
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Fluency in English
* Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment
* Analytical Ability
* Results‑driven
* Critical thinking
Why join BNP Paribas?
* Leading banking institution with a presence in 63 countries and nearly 183,000 employees.
* Strong presence in Portugal with over 8,700 employees and 11 excellence centers.
* International reach and close collaboration among entities providing financing, investment, savings and protection solutions.
* Diversity and Inclusion commitment; equal opportunity employer; no discrimination.
* Commitment towards work/life balance and a culture of good integration between work and rest.
* Remote working conditions with flexible hybrid framework and support for equipment.
* Exclusive partnership opportunities for employees.
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.
Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.
Seniority Level
* Not Applicable
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Finance and Sales
Industry
* Banking and Financial Services
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