Senior Financial Controller - Local Finance

BNP Paribas CIB

About The Job

The main mission is to produce financial analysis to enhance the performance of the different business units and help them taking the best decisions based on timely and accurate reports. Work actively as a finance business partner

Your Main Activities Are

Lead the relationship and be the business partner with the business lines or functions, coordinates improvement actions on the activities of the scope
Guarantee of the proper allocation of the actuals figures by Business Line and by expense nature
Analysis, control and monitoring of headcount and expenses on a monthly basis, namely actual vs forecast or budget
Produce the management control reporting to Head of Territory and Local Businesses
Ensure the balance between accounting and performance management
Produce forecast and budget process
Produce the management of the quarterly invoicing to internal clients
Ensure the coordination and control of their booking and payment with all stakeholders
Produce the necessary information and analysis ad-hoc to support Top Management
Produce other ad hoc analysis for internal or external clients
Contributes to transversal projects related to the transformation of the function, as such the specialist anticipates the transformation areas, informs and communicates to foster change within the team and with their clients and contributors
Continuous improvement of the team’s processes
Contribute to the onboarding of the new joiners

Profile And Skills To Success

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any similar areas
At Least 5 years of experience on Project Management or banking and Financial Operations
Fluency in English, both oral and written
Experience using Microsoft Office Tools, particularly Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Great verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
Reliability and capacity to deliver results with strict deadlines, polyvalent, flexible and able to adapt
Expertise on finance and performance analysis

About The Team

The mission is to cover all aspects related to accounting, performance management, tax and invoicing in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring, among several other aspects, that BNP Paribas' financial statements are in compliance with the Portuguese legislation, and providing support for management decisions. Besides the local business of the branch, the team provides a dedicated support to all the hosted services, namely in what concerns tax and tax invoicing

Why joining BNP Paribas?

Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

International reach

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:

Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses
Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas ´ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.

Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

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.