Financial Specialist – Local Finance

About the job
The Financial Specialist focusses on all management accounting aspects liaising if need be with central finance stakeholders and local management stakeholders. This will include a close follow-up on the 4 key major processes of the team: follow-up of actuals; animation and follow-up of budget and forecast exercise, follow-up of reinvoicing and assistance for the management report production.
   
  Your Main Activities Are

• Implementation of the financial strategy
• Manage the relationship with the business lines and/or functions, coordinates improvement actions on the activities of the scope
• Use the professional expertise when directing the work of the team and/or support the works of any of the Finance and Tax teams, concerning the processes of the full Finance and Tax team and organizes the proper delivery in the quality and timeliness standards being production and BAU(business as usual) processes and specific project
• Follow-up the training need of the full team related to BAU processes and/or projects dedicated; contributing to the training of Finance Function employees 
• Anticipates risk areas through the establishment, monitoring and updating of risk control processes and contributes to reliability projects and control processes
• Provides support for the resolution of complex topics
• Has a duty to promote cross-functionality between different areas of finance 
• 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 
• Assist the CFO(Chief Financial Officer) and the Performance Management team in all management report contribution
• Assist the Performance Management in the implementation of the new matricial organisation: revision of main processes, ensure efficient and accuracy of tasks in a timely manner, assess capacity, develop control mindset, develop process harmonization both on the business portfolio axis and on the process axis
• Design, review, implement, update and maintain financial model for real estate cost of the territory in the context of the forecast, budget and then actuals exercise
• Produce all necessary control, analysis, reporting, presentation to support processes mention above: modelling and simulation; actuals review; forecast/budget review
     

Profile and Skills To Success

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any similar areas
• At Least 10 years of experience on Financial Analysis and Advisory
• 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
   

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 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 [1] Employee Value Proposition and our [2] 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.