Finance Systems Specialist - #236837

About the Job

• The Finance & Strategy function (F&S) ensures, for the BNP Paribas Group, the production and publication of accounting and financial management statements necessary for the management of the Group, financial and tax optimization along with the external growth strategy. It also plays an alert role vis-à-vis of the General Management
• F&S count +1800 employees specialized in Accounting, Reporting, Performance Steering, Tax, Control, Regulatory and Project to mention few of them. F&S is organized around 3 mutualized regional platform (America, Europe and Asia/Pacific), 1 Shared Finance Service center located in India, Central F&S teams located in Paris and decentralized Finance, Tax and Development departments located in each BNPP country presence
• The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is the Regional EMEA Mutualized platform and Group platform delivering services that covers the whole financial dimension: Accounting production activities, reporting, control, transformation projects, IT and GDO. Our platform serves EMEA Countries and CFO´s, Group Head Office and also worldwide entities when it refers to projects (Transformations & IT). The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is located in a dual location Madrid and Lisbon

Your Main Activities Are

• The specialist is responsible for assuring the timely resolution of critical topics and incidents, while facilitating the remediation and communication in between the people involved
• While focusing on complex/critical topics, this person’s daily routine will be dedicated to sharing knowledge with coworkers, while supporting them in finding solutions and tools to develop their knowledge and experience
• Client transparency and visibility
• Provide technical guidance and support for projects and initiatives related to the specialized field
• Solving incidents and critical topics, while involving the team in the remediation process
• Assuring team growth by being available for the team and sharing expertise to find solutions for blocking point
• Actively contributing for team process improvement and KPIs
• Assure the timely alert for potential risks for the team, management and stakeholders both on owned topics but also globally for the team’s topics
• Being the role-model for technical performance and expected soft-skills, by giving the example of practical implementation of our strategic Team’s Values and Vision
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure effective integration of specialized solutions into processes
• Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and standards related to the specialty

Profile and Skills to Success

• Master’s degree in IT – Business or IT related
• At least 5 years of experience
• Professional experience in Finance and Budget - Financial and performance analysis
• Knowledge in MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge in Business Intelligence SAP Business Objects
• Good communication skills in English, oral and written
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team
• Ability to synthetize and simplify
• Client focused
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to develop others and improve their skills
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Analytical ability

#LI-Hybrid

Why joining BNP Paribas?

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees – including more than 145 000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

· International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment

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.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* 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.

About the Job

• The Finance & Strategy function (F&S) ensures, for the BNP Paribas Group, the production and publication of accounting and financial management statements necessary for the management of the Group, financial and tax optimization along with the external growth strategy. It also plays an alert role vis-à-vis of the General Management
• F&S count +1800 employees specialized in Accounting, Reporting, Performance Steering, Tax, Control, Regulatory and Project to mention few of them. F&S is organized around 3 mutualized regional platform (America, Europe and Asia/Pacific), 1 Shared Finance Service center located in India, Central F&S teams located in Paris and decentralized Finance, Tax and Development departments located in each BNPP country presence
• The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is the Regional EMEA Mutualized platform and Group platform delivering services that covers the whole financial dimension: Accounting production activities, reporting, control, transformation projects, IT and GDO. Our platform serves EMEA Countries and CFO´s, Group Head Office and also worldwide entities when it refers to projects (Transformations & IT). The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is located in a dual location Madrid and Lisbon

Your Main Activities Are

• The specialist is responsible for assuring the timely resolution of critical topics and incidents, while facilitating the remediation and communication in between the people involved
• While focusing on complex/critical topics, this person’s daily routine will be dedicated to sharing knowledge with coworkers, while supporting them in finding solutions and tools to develop their knowledge and experience
• Client transparency and visibility
• Provide technical guidance and support for projects and initiatives related to the specialized field
• Solving incidents and critical topics, while involving the team in the remediation process
• Assuring team growth by being available for the team and sharing expertise to find solutions for blocking point
• Actively contributing for team process improvement and KPIs
• Assure the timely alert for potential risks for the team, management and stakeholders both on owned topics but also globally for the team’s topics
• Being the role-model for technical performance and expected soft-skills, by giving the example of practical implementation of our strategic Team’s Values and Vision
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure effective integration of specialized solutions into processes
• Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and standards related to the specialty

Profile and Skills to Success

• Master’s degree in IT – Business or IT related
• At least 5 years of experience
• Professional experience in Finance and Budget - Financial and performance analysis
• Knowledge in MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge in Business Intelligence SAP Business Objects
• Good communication skills in English, oral and written
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team
• Ability to synthetize and simplify
• Client focused
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to develop others and improve their skills
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Analytical ability

#LI-Hybrid

Why joining BNP Paribas?

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees – including more than 145 000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

· International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment

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.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* 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.