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BNP Paribas

Jan 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Banking & Finance
  • Lisbon

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s or Engineering degree, 5+ years in banking/audit, Office pack proficiency, finance project knowledge, fluent English, strong delivery focus, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  • You will manage the Chart of Accounts, ensure project compliance with standards, implement controls, automate processes, train teams, and oversee FIP project methodologies and documentation.

Requirements

  • Business School or Master’s degree or Engineering school degree completed
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking sector and/or audit/accounting or consulting or management control
  • Knowledge of the Office pack tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of Finance Implementation Projects methodology
  • Knowledge of OFS tools
  • Fluent in English, oral and written
  • Strong ability to deliver and results driven
  • Good attention to detail and rigor
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Capable of setting up relevant performance indicators
  • Able to understand, explain and support change
  • Ability to develop and adapt a process
  • Capable of manage and facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Responsibilities

  • Management of the Chart of Account of General Ledger (administration) based on direct requests from the users, in help of production incident or on project needs
  • Controls on the projects (Functional architecture, Norms and Projects methodology respected by FIP members, Data Model, General Ledger)
  • Implementation of new controls on chart of account parametrization and their review in the continuous improvement process
  • Identification of all controls to automatize (Management accounting, External Chart of Account, tables…) and collaboration to their automation with tools such as Power BI, RPA, AI
  • Referent of the Project Methodology meaning Define, Update and Review regularly standard document Templates and Deliverables
  • Responsible for the maintenance of FIP Standards deliverables detailing the representation of the banking or capital market products in OFS, the target General Ledger of Finance function, namely in collaboration with FIP Regulatory team to integrate the new requirements of the regulators
  • Responsible for the training (organization, review of the process, animation of the training …)
  • Administrator Finance referential (Chart of accounts and other tables related to OFS, the target General Ledger of Finance function within the Group)
  • Control Tower of all the functional part of FIP Project Methodology, meaning: To guide the projects managers and business analysts in the definition of the solutions for the objectives of projects focusing on functional architecture, chart of accounts, data model related to banking or capital market products; To review the deliverables of project teams in order to control and validate their compliance with the standards of chart of accounts and its data model; To support and participate to all FIP committees of a project to validate the FIP deliverables
  • Contributor to the permanent control on the FIP project methodology (produce monthly KPI and a synthesis of the results of the different controls)

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Finance & Strategy function at BNP Paribas?

The Finance & Strategy function ensures the production and publication of accounting and financial management statements necessary for the management of the BNP Paribas Group, along with financial and tax optimization and the external growth strategy.

Where is the Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform located?

The Infinity EMEA Finance & Strategy Platform is located in two locations: Madrid and Lisbon.

What qualifications are required for the Controller for Finance Projects position?

Candidates should have a Business School or Master’s degree or Engineering school degree, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the banking sector, audit/accounting, consulting, or management control.

What software tools should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have knowledge of Office pack tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Finance Implementation Projects methodology.

Are English language skills required for this position?

Yes, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required for the Controller for Finance Projects position.

What are the main responsibilities associated with this role?

Responsibilities include managing the Chart of Accounts, controlling project compliance with standards, implementing new controls, and training staff, among others.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the banking sector and/or audit/accounting, consulting, or management control.

What training will the Controller for Finance Projects be responsible for?

The Controller will be responsible for organizing and animating training sessions related to project methodology and ensuring the consistency of training modules within the department.

Does BNP Paribas promote diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?

Yes, BNP Paribas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and actively ensures that candidates are not discriminated against based on various factors, promoting equity and diversity in their recruitment policy.

How does BNP Paribas support work/life balance for its employees?

BNP Paribas promotes a culture of good integration between work and rest, encouraging employees to disconnect from work to recharge physically and mentally, which helps them perform at their best.

What does the Smart Working framework at BNP Paribas entail?

The Smart Working framework is based on trust, autonomy, and collaboration, allowing eligible employees to benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to a hybrid working environment.

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BNP Paribas

The bank for a changing world

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.