Financial Controller Trainee

About The Job

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

• Monthly and Quarterly closing - process, controls & follow up
• To closely follow-up with the business SPOCs & beneficiaries on their financials and answer their queries
• To participate in Accruals process calculations and invoicing of the services that Portugal provides to all the entities worldwide
• Support the modelling to the forecasting and budgeting process
• Work closely with internal clients to build their forecast/budget
• Ensure proper calculation and allocation of expenses
• Help the analysis and presentations preparation
  
  

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics or any similar areas
• Advanced level of English fluency, 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
  
  

About The Team

Our 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, we provide 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 heard
• 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.